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The Kansas City Royals turned a late-game collapse into a dramatic comeback, storming past the Toronto Blue Jays with a 7-4 victory Sunday afternoon. After starter Seth Lugo battled through 4.2 innings—allowing two runs while striking out four—the Royals' bullpen nearly unraveled in the eighth when Seranthony Domínguez imploded, surrendering five runs (three earned) without recording an out. But Kansas City's offense answered immediately, with Tyler Tolbert delivering a clutch two-RBI single in his lone at-bat and Kyle Isbel collecting two hits, including a key RBI, to fuel the decisive rally. Bobby Witt Jr. set the tone early, reaching base twice and scoring two runs, while the Royals' relievers—led by Daniel Lynch IV and Hunter Harvey—locked down the final frames to seal the win.
The Blue Jays, who had carried a narrow lead into the late innings, saw their bullpen falter despite Chris Bassitt's strong outing (one run over six innings). Joey Loperfido (2-for-5) and Ernie Clement (2-for-3) paced Toronto's offense, but the Royals' opportunistic hitting and timely pitching proved the difference. The victory keeps Kansas City's postseason hopes alive, while Toronto—now stumbling in a tight wild-card race—faces urgent questions about its late-inning reliability.