Royals Sweep Reds, Boost Playoff Chances

The Kansas City Royals completed a dominant three-game sweep over the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-1 victory, marking their eighth sweep of the season. Brady Singer rebounded from recent struggles, pitching six scoreless innings and striking out six. Dairon Blanco shone offensively, hitting a home run with his distinctive neon yellow bat, while Vinnie Pasquantino added three RBIs. Kansas City's offense outscored the Reds 28-3 over the series, highlighting their effective all-around game compared to the Reds' reliance on home runs. The sweep has improved the Royals' standings in the AL Wild Card race, while the Reds' playoff hopes are dwindling as they struggle with inconsistent performances and injuries in their pitching staff.