Fri Sep 26 09:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Despite being eliminated from playoff contention, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-4. Bobby Witt Jr. and Adam Frazier contributed with two RBIs each, while Salvador Perez climbed to second place on the Royals’ all-time RBI list. Maikel Garcia had a standout performance with three hits and three runs scored. Cole Ragans earned the win with a strong outing. The Angels’ Bryce Teodosio hit his first career homer, and Taylor Ward added another. Mike Trout was honored for reaching 400 career home runs.

**News Article:**

**Royals Beat Angels, Perez Climbs RBI List After Playoff Elimination**

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Kansas City Royals, freshly eliminated from postseason contention, defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 on Tuesday night. The victory, however, couldn’t erase the sting of being knocked out of the AL wild card race with five games remaining. It marks the ninth time in the last ten seasons that the Royals have missed the playoffs.

Despite the disappointment, the Royals offense showed life, racking up 15 hits. Bobby Witt Jr. and Adam Frazier each drove in two runs. A significant moment came when Salvador Perez singled in the first inning, driving in Witt and surpassing Hal McRae for second place on the Royals’ all-time RBI list. Perez now boasts 1,013 career RBIs, trailing only George Brett’s 1,596.

Maikel Garcia had a stellar night, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and scoring three runs. Starting pitcher Cole Ragans (3-3) earned the win, allowing just two runs on three hits while striking out 10 over five innings in his second start back from injury.

For the Angels, Bryce Teodosio provided a highlight, hitting his first career home run in the fifth inning. Taylor Ward added a solo shot in the ninth, his 35th of the season, a career high. Prior to his first at-bat, Angels star Mike Trout was honored for hitting his 400th career home run over the weekend. The Angels have now lost 10 of their last 11 games.

The Royals will look to continue their winning ways on Wednesday night against the Angels. Stephen Kolek (5-6, 3.54 ERA) will take the mound for Kansas City against Yusei Kikuchi (6-11, 4.05) for Los Angeles.

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