PHILADELPHIA -- The Royals have not yet turned their attention to 2026, even after a tough week that saw them stumble in the American League Wild Card standings. Their focus is on the final 12 games of 2025 because, even sitting six games out of a playoff spot, the race is not officially over.
But Sunday’s 10-3 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park also had the future all over it.
Starter Noah Cameron pitched seven strong innings, allowing just two runs on four hits with one walk and seven strikeouts. He took on the stopper role again, helping the Royals salvage the series and avoid a sweep.
“I think that’s how it is every game, especially with where we are in the playoff race,” Cameron said. “We’ve got to win games. There’s no more losing for us.”
Cameron’s batterymate was r