Kansas City Royals News: The vibes are improving

TL;DR

Lane Thomas hit a walk-off three-run homer for the Kansas City Royals, marking a significant moment in the team's recent comeback win against the Los Angeles Angels. The Royals are experiencing an uplift in team morale following this victory.

Key points

Lane Thomas hit a walk-off three-run homer
Royals won against the Los Angeles Angels
Team morale is improving after the victory
Cole Ragans had an impressive performance
Thomas' homer was his first since joining the Royals

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 26: Lane Thomas #15 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates at home plate after hitting a walk-off game-winning home run during the bottom of the 10th inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jaylon Thompson has a listicle at the Star about the big comeback win that appears to be partially generated by AI?

Here are key takeaways:

• Thomas hit a walk-off three-run homer in the 10th inning off Angels lefty Joey Lucchesi — his first home run since joining the Royals this offseason. Manager Matt Quatraro called it “kind of the signature moment for him so far.” He also covers the change in vibes around the team after the weekend. I too had this thought during Thomas’ at-bat. It’s like Cags and I think the same! “(I was like), ‘Be a great time for your first right now,’” Caglianone said in reference to Thomas’ critical at-bat in extra innings. Pete Grathoff covers a during Sunday’s win. He also the death of Ellie Rodríguez, the Royals’ first All-Star. Bradford Lee also wrote about it . Kevin O’Brien at Royals Keep if is back. In six innings of work, Ragans struck out 11, allowed only five hits, one run, and had no walks. The lone hit was a home run by . However, beyond the Adell home run, the Angels struggled against Ragans, as evidenced by not just the strikeouts, but the 27 whiffs Ragans induced, which tied a career-high. Jacob Milham at Kings of Kauffman about how Lane Thomas hitting near the top of the lineup against lefties finally paid off. Also at KoK, Caleb Moody about four guys who may be playing themselves off the roster. FanGraphs the cleaning house. The Guardians are 2024 first overall pick Travis Bazzana. the IL. How have the free agents for their new teams this season? Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby for a gambling addiction. Cooper Flagg NBA Rookie of the Year for the Dallas Mavericks. A thoroughbred trainer attending the Kentucky Derby Younghoe Koo’s whiffed field goal attempt with the New York Giants on Monday Night Football saved his life. The Dallas Cowboys to jerk around with George Pickens. Here’s a of national media grades for the Chiefs draft. Chad Smith at KC Soccer Journal the KC Current should trade Ally Sentnor. Megan Thee Stallion *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* early. In other news, I learned Megan Thee Stallion is in *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*. Your song of the day is Bear Ghost with *Necromancin Dancin*

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