Lane Thomas Walks Off in the 10th and the Royals Complete the Sweep With One of the Wildest Comebacks You'll See
The Kansas City Royals were down 6-0 after two innings on Sunday. They were down 8-5 entering the ninth. And then Lane Thomas stepped up in the 10th inning and sent a three-run, walk-off homer over the left-field wall to beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 and complete a three-game series sweep. This wasn't supposed to happen. But it did.
The Royals Clawed Back From Dead in the Ninth
Kansas City trailed 8-5 when they came to bat in the bottom of the ninth, and the Angels looked like they had this locked down. Then Vinnie Pasquantino laced a two-out triple and scored on Salvador Perez's single to make it 8-6. With Drew Pomeranz on the mound, Jac Caglianone sent a towering drive just inside the right-field foul pole and tied the game at 8. Just like that, momentum had completely flipped.
🎲 Want to Make Tonight's Game More Interesting?
Kalshi lets you trade on real sports outcomes — not just spreads. It's the only federally regulated prediction market in the US, and it's available right here in Washington state.
New users get a FREE $10 just for signing up — no deposit required to claim it.
👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiThe game moved to the 10th inning at a 9-8 score. With two outs and runners on first and third, Thomas delivered the knockout blow off Joey Lucchesi (0-1). The automatic runner Carter Jensen and Maikel Garcia, who had walked, also scored on the blast. It was an improbable, gut-punch finish for the Angels.
Angels Never Recovered From Their Hot Start
Los Angeles jumped out early. Zach Neto opened the game with a hit, then Mike Trout sent a drive off and over the top of the left-field wall for a 2-0 lead. It was the first homer allowed this season by Royals starter Seth Lugo, who would eventually yield seven runs and a career-high 14 hits over 6 and a third innings. Adam Frazier's RBI double and another two-base hit from Neto that scored two made it 6-0 after two innings. Jorge Soler's one-out RBI single in that inning capped the Angels' four-run second.
But the Angels couldn't hold on. Bobby Witt Jr. and Isaac Collins also homered for the Royals, who are now 4-1 since an eight-game skid. The Angels, losers in seven of eight, wasted a strong start and a game that had its first pitch moved up roughly three hours due to predicted severe weather.
🐦 What fans are saying on X
See the latest reactions and highlights from Seattle fans about Lane Thomas.
View X conversation →DFS Pick'em
🏆 Underdog Fantasy: Play $5, Get $50 in Bonus Entries
Use code ONTAP to lock in this offer.
👉 Claim your $50 bonus on Underdog FantasySponsored. Must be 18+. Terms apply.
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.