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Royals take win streak into game against the Blue Jays

Seth Lugo faces Max Scherzer as Kansas City tries to extend an eight-game surge and tighten its wild-card push.

  • The Toronto Blue Jays host the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre on Tuesday at 7:07 p.m. ET, marking the first meeting between the teams this season.
  • Riding an eight-game win streak, the Royals remain six games behind Toronto in the American League wild-card race despite their recent success.
  • Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer starts for the Blue Jays, while right-hander Seth Lugo takes the mound for the Royals.
  • Toronto currently sits two games behind the surging Cleveland Guardians for the third and final American League wild-card berth, intensifying playoff pressure.
  • With 30 games remaining, the Blue Jays play their next six games at Rogers Centre before hitting the road for nine games in nine days.
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Royals take win streak into game against the Blue Jays

Kansas City Royals (58-74, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (64-68, fourth in the AL East)

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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