Walker homers and Mikolas pitches streaking Cardinals to 1-0 win over Royals
Jordan Walker homered and Miles Mikolas pitched six sharp innings to lead the surging St. Louis Cardinals past the Kansas City Royals 1-0MAY 18 • Associated Press
MICHAEL WACHA #52 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
10-13 W-L •
1.22 WHIP •
3.86Â ERAÂ
10-13 W-L
1.22 WHIP
3.86 ERA
Two early uprisings spark Royals to win over Astros Michael Massey homered to ignite a four-run second inning in support of right-hander Michael Wacha, who carried a shutout into the seventh i...
MAY 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Wacha delivers 4th straight quality start behind 7 runs of support HOUSTON -- Michael Wacha hasn’t gotten a lot of offensive support this season, but the Royals right-hander knew what to do with it Monday ni...
MAY 13 • MLB.COM
Tallies third win Wacha (3-4) earned the win Monday at Houston, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out three.
Impact The veteran right-hander limited damage in this 88-pitch performance, scattering six singles and two doubles while generating only six whiffs. Wacha collected his fourth consecutive quality start, as he's pitched to a 1.75 ERA, 1.09 WHIP across 25.2 innings during that span. Through 51.2 total frames, the 33-year-old sports a 2.96 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 37:16 K:BB. He is currently slated to make his next start against one of his former teams, the Cardinals, at home this weekend.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Witt and India each drive in 2 runs as the Royals beat the Astros 7-5
Bobby Witt Jr. and Jonathan India each drove in two runs to help Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-5MAY 13 • Associated Press
Astros host the Royals to start 3-game series
The Houston Astros begin a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on MondayMAY 12 • Associated Press
Devers' homer boosts Giolito to first win since 2023 as Red Sox beat Royals 3-1
Rafael Devers’ 440-foot homer snapped a 1-1 tie and Lucas Giolito pitched into the seventh inning for his first win since 2023 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1...MAY 11 • Associated Press
Deadspin | Michael Wacha, Royals maintain mastery of White Sox Deadspin | Michael Wacha, Royals maintain mastery of White Sox
MAY 8 • DEADSPIN.COM
Michael Wacha, Royals maintain mastery of White Sox Michael Wacha allowed three hits over seven scoreless innings and Bobby Witt Jr.clubbed a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals hung on to...
MAY 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Seven shutout innings in second win Wacha (2-4) grabbed the win Wednesday against the White Sox after allowing three hits and one walk in seven scoreless innings. He struck out five.
Impact It was one of the finest efforts of the season for Wacha, who tossed a season-high seven innings. While the right-hander has fanned more than five just once among his eight starts, Wednesday marked his third straight quality start and second scoreless outing during this stretch. Despite his lack of overpowering stuff, Wacha has surrendered just two home runs this season. He boasts a 2.98 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 34:14 K:BB over 45.1 innings ahead of his next scheduled appearance, which tentatively lines up against the Astros next week.
MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Witt and Wacha lead Royals to 2-1 victory over White Sox
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run homer to give Michael Wacha all the support he needed as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1MAY 8 • Associated Press
Wacha's scoreless gem propels Royals to 5th straight win KANSAS CITY -- Starter Michael Wacha has faced the White Sox plenty of times since becoming a Royal, and a theme has emerged: He’s dominated...
MAY 8 • MLB.COM
Deadspin | Royals aim to support Michael Wacha vs. White Sox Deadspin | Royals aim to support Michael Wacha vs. White Sox
MAY 7 • DEADSPIN.COM
White Sox aim to end road skid, take on the Royals
The Chicago White Sox will attempt to end their three-game road slide in a matchup against the Kansas City RoyalsMAY 7 • Associated Press
Witt has RBI single in 9th to rally Royals to 4-3 win over White Sox
Bobby Witt singled with the bases loaded to cap a crazy rally in the bottom of the ninth as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3MAY 7 • Associated Press
Wacha's gem goes awry in 7th as Witt's hit streak comes to an end BALTIMORE -- Michael Wacha checked off another item on his proverbial to-do list for the year on Friday, pitching into the seventh inning fo...
MAY 3 • MLB.COM
Yields three runs in seventh frame Wacha (1-4) took the loss against the Orioles on Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three over 6.1 innings.
Impact Wacha retired the minimum number of batters in four of his first six scoreless innings, but things fell apart for him in the seventh. After giving up a double, Wacha lost his shutout bid on a Ryan O'Hearn two-run home run, and he was tagged for a third run later in the frame. It was a disappointing finish to what was otherwise a strong performance for Wacha, who has logged two quality starts in a row. He's in line to face the White Sox at home next week.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Kremer, O'Hearn lift Orioles over Royals 3-0; Witt's 22-game hitting streak ends
Dean Kremer allowed three hits in seven innings, Ryan O’Hearn hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 for a rare low-scoring victory...MAY 3 • Associated Press
Bobby Witt Jr. homers as Royals earn 3-game sweep with 8-2 win over Rays
Bobby Witt Jr. homered to extend his hitting streak to 22 games and had three RBIs, Seth Lugo pitched solid six innings and the Kansas City Royals earned a three-game sweep of the...MAY 1 • Associated Press
Deadspin | Michael Wacha, streaking Royals shut out Astros Deadspin | Michael Wacha, streaking Royals shut out Astros
APRIL 27 • DEADSPIN.COM
Wacha's quality start sets tone for Royals' 6th straight win KANSAS CITY -- For the first time this season, Michael Wacha conquered his biggest hurdle to begin the 2025 season: Facing the order for a t...
APRIL 27 • MLB.COM
Twirls six shutout innings Wacha (1-3) earned the win Saturday over the Astros, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six over six shutout innings.
Impact This was Wacha's best start of the campaign so far, with six innings and six strikeouts both being season highs. He walked multiple batters for the fourth time in six starts but didn't allow a runner to get past second base en route to his first win of the season. Wacha hasn't pitched poorly, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB across 32 over six starts. His 3.4 BB/9 is elevated compared to recent seasons -- he posted a 2.4 BB/9 last year and his highest in the last four years is the 2.9 mark he posted in 2023 with the Padres. If he can get that area under control, Wacha should again be a reliable innings eater in the middle of the Royals' rotation. The right-hander's next start is projected to be at Baltimore.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
Wacha shuts down Astros, Pasquantino homers as KC beats Houston 2-0 for the second straight night
Michael Wacha scattered four hits over six innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Royals beat the Astros 2-0 for the second straight night SaturdayAPRIL 27 • Associated Press
Royals host the Astros, try to extend home win streak
The Kansas City Royals host the Houston Astros trying to extend a five-game home winning streakAPRIL 26 • Associated Press
Seth Lugo shuts down Astros to lead Royals to fifth straight win
Seth Lugo threw eight scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Houston Astros 2-0APRIL 26 • Associated Press
