Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers Game Summary
A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Linescore
Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| TEX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 6 | 10 | 1 |
W: Jack Leiter
L: Michael Wacha
SV: Jacob Latz
Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base
| Inning | KC R | H | E | Left On Base | TEX R | H | E | Left On Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2nd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 5th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7th | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8th | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 9th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers Game Highlights
Saved YouTube results followed by official MLB recaps, condensed games and key plays.
YouTube Kansas City Royals @ Texas Rangers Full Game Replay 2026-05-31 | 2026 MLB Complete Broadcast
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Rangers vs. Royals Game Highlights (6/11/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Royals vs. Rangers Game Highlights (5/29/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Kansas City Royals @ Texas Rangers Full Game Replay 2026-05-30 | 2026 MLB Complete Broadcast
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Royals vs. Rangers Game Highlights (5/30/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Rangers vs. Royals Game Highlights (6/9/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Rangers vs Royals Game Recap 5/31/2026 | Rangers Sports Network
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Royals vs. Rangers Game Highlights (6/17/25) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Rangers vs. Royals Game Highlights (6/10/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →Official MLB Jack Leiter dominates as Rangers complete sweep 00:03:14
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Condensed Game: KC@TEX - 5/31/26 00:11:30
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Jack Leiter fans 10 in shutout start 00:02:01
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Ezequiel Duran's two-run triple 00:00:30
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Josh Jung's two-run single 00:00:30
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Michael Massey's two-run home run (4) 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Lane Thomas' RBI single 00:00:20
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Alejandro Osuna's RBI single 00:00:14
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Kyle Higashioka's RBI double 00:00:19
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Jacob Latz closes out Rangers win 00:00:30
Watch on MLB.com →Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateMay 31, 2026
Time2:35 PM ET
VenueGlobe Life Field
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 3 of 3
Day/Nightday
Attendance33,587
Game Duration2h 38m
First Pitch2026-05-31T18:38:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedAug 9, 2026
Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers Probable Pitchers
KCMichael Wacha
Stats5-6 · ERA 3.45 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 114.2 IP
TEXJack Leiter
Stats3-7 · ERA 5.29 · 83 SO · WHIP 1.44 · 80.0 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
TV · EN · home · Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · EN · away · Streaming
105.3 The Fan
FM · EN · home · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · EN · away · Streaming
KFLC 1270
AM · ES · home · Streaming
Royals Radio Network
AM · EN · away
Scoring Plays
Every run-scoring play in game order.
Bottom 1 · Triple0-2
Ezequiel Duran triples (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins. Josh Jung scores. Jake Burger scores.
Bottom 1 · Single0-3
Alejandro Osuna singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Ezequiel Duran scores.
Bottom 1 · Double0-4
Kyle Higashioka doubles (2) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Alejandro Osuna scores.
Bottom 4 · Single0-6
Josh Jung singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Kyle Higashioka scores. Nicky Lopez scores. Joc Pederson to 2nd.
Top 7 · Single1-6
Lane Thomas singles on a line drive to left fielder Alejandro Osuna. Michael Massey scores.
Top 8 · Home Run3-6
Michael Massey homers (4) on a fly ball to right center field. Isaac Collins scores.
Kansas City Royals Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter Jensen#22 | DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | Starling Marte#0 | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt Jr.#7 | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Vinnie Pasquantino#9 | 1B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Salvador Perez#13 | C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Jac Caglianone#14 | RF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Isaac Collins#1 | LF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Michael Massey#19 | 2B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Nick Loftin#12 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Kyle Isbel#28 | CF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Lane Thomas#15 | CF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eli Morgan#34 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 / 12 |
Mason Black#47 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 / 7 |
Michael Wacha#52 | 5.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 82 / 48 |
Steven Cruz#64 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 / 9 |
Texas Rangers Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joc Pederson#3 | DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Josh Jung#6 | 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Brandon Nimmo#24 | RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | Jake Burger#21 | 1B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Ezequiel Duran#20 | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Alejandro Osuna#19 | LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Kyle Higashioka#11 | C | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Nicky Lopez#33 | 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Michael Helman#23 | CF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gavin Collyer#65 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23 / 11 |
Jack Leiter#22 | 5.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 101 / 68 |
Jacob Latz#67 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 / 9 |
Jalen Beeks#68 | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 / 9 |
Peyton Gray#75 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 / 4 |
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More MLB Games on May 31, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sun, May 31
12:15 PM ET
|
Final |
NBCSN / PeacockSN1Sportsnet
|
TOR: Spencer Miles
4-1 · ERA 2.95 · 56 SO · WHIP 1.09 · 58.0 IP
BAL: Kyle Bradish
5-9 · ERA 3.75 · 101 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 100.2 IP
|
Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
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Sun, May 31
1:35 PM ET
|
Final |
Nationals.TVPadres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
|
SD: Griffin Canning
1-6 · ERA 6.71 · 50 SO · WHIP 1.61 · 51.0 IP
WSH: Zack Littell
7-6 · ERA 5.02 · 52 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 86.0 IP
|
Nationals Park |
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Sun, May 31
1:35 PM ET
|
Final |
SportsNet PittsburghTwins.TV Presented by Progressive
|
MIN: Zebby Matthews
4-5 · ERA 4.43 · 51 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 61.0 IP
PIT: Braxton Ashcraft
9-3 · ERA 3.24 · 122 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 108.1 IP
|
PNC Park |
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|
Sun, May 31
1:40 PM ET
|
2-5
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoRays.TV
|
LAA: Jack Kochanowicz
2-5 · ERA 6.19 · 47 SO · WHIP 1.58 · 64.0 IP
TB: Shane McClanahan
8-5 · ERA 2.83 · 82 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 86.0 IP
|
Tropicana Field |
|
|
Sun, May 31
1:40 PM ET
|
1-10
|
Final |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & GarciaSNY
|
MIA: John King
6-2 · ERA 2.48 · 30 SO · WHIP 0.75 · 40.0 IP
NYM: Nolan McLean
6-5 · ERA 3.73 · 118 SO · WHIP 1.12 · 101.1 IP
|
Citi Field |
|
|
Sun, May 31
1:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Guardians.TV Presented by ProgressiveNESN
|
BOS: Ranger Suarez
4-3 · ERA 3.15 · 97 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 91.1 IP
CLE: Tanner Bibee
2-9 · ERA 4.06 · 84 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 106.1 IP
|
Progressive Field |
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Sun, May 31
1:40 PM ET
|
4-6
|
Final |
BravesVisionReds.TV
|
ATL: Spencer Strider
4-2 · ERA 5.31 · 46 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 39.0 IP
CIN: Nick Lodolo
3-2 · ERA 4.68 · 46 SO · WHIP 1.46 · 57.2 IP
|
Great American Ball Park |
|
|
Sun, May 31
2:10 PM ET
|
2-0
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookSpace City Home Network
|
MIL: Jacob Misiorowski
10-4 · ERA 1.62 · 167 SO · WHIP 0.76 · 111.0 IP
HOU: Tatsuya Imai
5-4 · ERA 6.06 · 63 SO · WHIP 1.50 · 52.0 IP
|
Daikin Park |
|
|
Sun, May 31
2:10 PM ET
|
1-2
|
Final |
Chicago Sports NetworkDetroit SportsNet
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DET: Keider Montero
5-5 · ERA 3.15 · 60 SO · WHIP 0.99 · 94.1 IP
CWS: Sean Burke
5-4 · ERA 3.56 · 106 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 98.2 IP
|
Rate Field |
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Sun, May 31
2:35 PM ET
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3-6
|
Final |
Rangers Sports Network, presented by ProgressiveRoyals.TV
|
KC: Michael Wacha
5-6 · ERA 3.45 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 114.2 IP
TEX: Jack Leiter
3-7 · ERA 5.29 · 83 SO · WHIP 1.44 · 80.0 IP
|
Globe Life Field |
|
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Sun, May 31
3:10 PM ET
|
19-6
|
Final |
NBCS BARockies.TV
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SF: Robbie Ray
8-6 · ERA 3.45 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 101.2 IP
COL: Tanner Gordon
0-2 · ERA 6.95 · 46 SO · WHIP 1.59 · 45.1 IP
|
Coors Field |
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Sun, May 31
4:05 PM ET
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13-8
|
Final |
NBCSCAYES
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NYY: Will Warren
7-4 · ERA 4.15 · 94 SO · WHIP 1.37 · 93.1 IP
ATH: Jacob Lopez
4-3 · ERA 7.04 · 42 SO · WHIP 1.84 · 53.2 IP
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Sutter Health Park |
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Sun, May 31
4:10 PM ET
|
Final |
DBACKS.TVMariners.TV
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AZ: Merrill Kelly
6-8 · ERA 5.71 · 53 SO · WHIP 1.56 · 86.2 IP
SEA: Bryce Miller
4-2 · ERA 1.71 · 62 SO · WHIP 0.66 · 52.2 IP
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T-Mobile Park |
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Sun, May 31
4:10 PM ET
|
Final |
NBCSPSportsNet LA
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PHI: Andrew Painter
1-8 · ERA 7.06 · 53 SO · WHIP 1.66 · 65.0 IP
LAD: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
9-5 · ERA 2.49 · 100 SO · WHIP 0.88 · 104.2 IP
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UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
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Sun, May 31
7:20 PM ET
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1-5
|
Final |
NBC/Peacock
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CHC: Jordan Wicks
0-2 · ERA 10.45 · 8 SO · WHIP 1.94 · 10.1 IP
STL: Matthew Liberatore
4-6 · ERA 5.34 · 82 SO · WHIP 1.53 · 87.2 IP
|
Busch Stadium |
Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers?
The listed start time is 2:35 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers on?
The current TV listing is Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Royals.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Michael Wacha and Jack Leiter. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Globe Life Field.