Royals Walk Off Mets, Add Two All-Stars

The Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Mets 3-2 with a dramatic walk-off single by Nick Loftin in the ninth inning, after the Mets had rallied to tie the game. Royals closer Carlos Estévez and third baseman Maikel Garcia were named to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, joining teammates Bobby Witt Jr. and Kris Bubic. Kansas City is on a hot streak, having hit 14 home runs in their last six games before the All-Star break. Mets starter Sean Manaea made his season debut after returning from injury, striking out seven but taking the loss. Despite the setback, the Mets enter the break with a 55-42 record, half a game behind the Phillies in the NL East. The Royals' recent power surge and multiple All-Star selections underscore the team's momentum heading into the season's second half.