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    Kansas City Royals @ Cincinnati Reds

    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    23-37, 8-20 Away
    9
    23-37, 8-20 Away
    Final
    CIN
    Cincinnati RedsRedsCIN
    30-29, 15-15 Home
    2
    30-29, 15-15 Home
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    Great American Ball Park
    Great American Ball Park
    7:10 PM, June 1, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Attendance: 19,409
    Game Time:2:43
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Willie Traynor
    • First Base Umpire - Andy Fletcher
    • Second Base Umpire - Cory Blaser
    • Third Base Umpire - Alex Tosi

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    Kansas City Royals vs. Cincinnati Reds: Game Highlights
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    KC leads 1-0

    • Royals
      9
    • Reds
      2
    Game 1
    6/1
    • Royals
      3
    • Reds
      4
    Game 2
    6/2
    • Royals
    • Reds
    Game 3
    6/3
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    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland3527.565-W1
    Chicago3329.5322W1
    Minnesota2934.4606.5L1
    Detroit2538.39710.5W3
    Kansas City2338.37711.5L1
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    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee3721.638-W3
    Pittsburgh3328.5415.5W4
    St. Louis3128.5256.5L2
    Chicago3229.5256.5L2
    Cincinnati3129.5177W1
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