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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-09-01 · via Sports Illustrated

Royals' Wacha and Caglianone Fuel Late-Season Push

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Kansas City has won five straight series and four of its last six games. Michael Wacha tossed eight scoreless innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts against Cleveland. Jac Caglianone is batting .435 with a 1.087 OPS over his last 23 at-bats.

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The Royals' rotation has been anchored by Wacha, whose decision to remain in Kansas City past the trade deadline has paid dividends. His velocity uptick in the Cleveland start suggests he's peaking at the right moment. Meanwhile, Caglianone's sustained production at the plate has transformed him into a reliable everyday contributor, with his recent power surge complementing his high batting average.

Jensen's emergence as a power-hitting catcher adds another dimension to Kansas City's young core. His record

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Jac Caglianone Keeps Rolling, Michael Wacha Shines: Royals Stock Up, Stock Down.” Browse more stories.