Cincinnati Reds at Kansas City Royals LIVE MLB Pregame Show May 27, 2025 | Chatterbox Reds

On May 27, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds faced the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, in a game that showcased the Reds' resilience and offensive firepower. The Reds, under the leadership of new manager Terry Francona, were in the midst of a competitive season, sitting at 27-28 and third in the NL Central. This interleague matchup was part of a three-game series, with the Reds coming off a strong 7-4 victory the previous day against the same Royals team, boosting their momentum as they aimed to climb the standings.
The game, starting at 6:40 PM ET, saw the Reds’ lineup, led by electrifying shortstop Elly De La Cruz and anchored by catcher Tyler Stephenson, take on a Royals squad known for its solid pitching and aggressive base running. The Reds’ probable starter, Hunter Greene, brought his blazing fastball to the mound. Greene, a cornerstone of Cincinnati’s rotation, had been a standout in 2025, though he faced a tough challenge against a Royals offense that had been clicking in recent games. The Royals countered with their own ace, aiming to stifle the Reds’ bats after Cincinnati’s 14-hit outburst the previous night.
From the outset, the game was a tightly contested affair. The Reds struck first in the second inning when Stephenson, fresh off a three-hit performance the day before, laced a double to drive in Jonathan India, who had singled and stolen second. De La Cruz followed with a towering home run, his speed and power electrifying the crowd and giving Cincinnati an early 2-0 lead. The Royals responded in the fourth, capitalizing on a rare Greene mistake—a hanging slider that was crushed for a two-run homer, knotting the score. Greene settled down, however, striking out the side in the fifth to keep the game tied.
The Reds’ bullpen, a point of emphasis under Francona’s management, played a pivotal role late. After Greene’s six innings of work, allowing two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts, reliever Alexis Díaz entered in the eighth. Díaz, known for his high-octane fastball, faced pressure when the Royals loaded the bases but escaped with a double-play grounder, preserving the tie. The Reds’ offense broke through in the ninth against Kansas City’s closer. TJ Friedl, on base three times the previous game, drew a leadoff walk, and De La Cruz’s speed forced an errant throw on a bunt, setting up runners on second and third. A clutch single by Spencer Steer brought both runs home, giving Cincinnati a 4-2 lead.
In the bottom of the ninth, closer Emilio Pagán, despite making it “interesting” as noted by fans on X, secured the save, striking out the final batter with runners on the corners. The 4-2 victory improved the Reds’ road record to 13-14 and marked their second straight win over the Royals. Fans on X praised the team’s grit, with posts highlighting Stephenson’s consistency and Francona’s strategic acumen. The game, attended by over 20,000 at Kauffman Stadium, underscored Cincinnati’s potential as a playoff contender in a season dedicated to honoring the late Pete Rose with #14 patches on their uniforms.

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