Royals’ Nick Loftin Homers, Then Walks Off Game in Ninth

Kansas City Royals rookie Nick Loftin powered the club to a walk-off victory on Tuesday night, capping the game with a decisive hit in the bottom of the ninth inning. The infielder had already put the Royals ahead earlier with a two-run homer, setting the stage for his late-game heroics. The dual contribution marked one of Loftin’s most impactful performances since his promotion to the majors and provided a boost for Kansas City as the team looks to climb the American League standings.