Diamondbacks turn ninth inning into run parade against the Royals at Surprise Stadium

The Arizona Diamondbacks moved to 9-13 while the Kansas City Royals fell to 8-13 at Surprise Stadium, where the Diamondbacks posted an 11-5 Diamondbacks full-time result.

First inning

The Royals opened with 2 hits and 0 runs, and the Diamondbacks went hitless while the game stayed 0-0.

Second inning

The Diamondbacks struck first with 1 run on 1 hit, before the Royals answered with 2 runs on 4 hits to take the lead.

Third inning

The Diamondbacks swung the game with 2 runs on 2 hits, while the Royals managed 0 runs on 1 hit as the Snakes moved in front.

Fourth inning

The Diamondbacks added 1 run on 1 hit, and the Royals countered with 2 runs on 2 hits and the game’s only Kansas City error as the lead changed hands again.

Fifth inning

The Diamondbacks produced 1 run on 3 hits, and the Royals went 0-for-0 on the inning as the Diamondbacks pulled even.

Sixth inning

The Diamondbacks pushed across 1 run on 2 hits, and the Royals were held to 0 runs with 0 hits as the Diamondbacks edged ahead.

Seventh inning

The Diamondbacks logged 0 runs despite 1 hit, and the Royals manufactured 1 run on 1 hit to cut into the margin.

Eighth inning

The Diamondbacks collected 2 hits and 0 runs, and the Royals posted 0 hits and 0 runs as the game stayed tight heading to the ninth.

Ninth inning

The Diamondbacks broke it open with 5 runs on 2 hits and 1 error, and the Royals went down with 0 runs on 0 hits to seal the Diamondbacks vs Royals final score.

The Diamondbacks finished with 14 hits and a .350 average, and the Royals ended with 10 hits as the Diamondbacks vs Royals scoreline review pointed to late separation.

The Diamondbacks used 7 walks and a .458 on-base percentage to extend innings, and the Royals drew 2 walks as the Diamondbacks vs Royals review reflected different traffic levels on the bases.

On the mound, the Diamondbacks staff totaled 9 strikeouts and allowed 5 runs with 1 unearned run, and the Royals lineup produced 1 home run and 1 triple.

The Diamondbacks committed 4 errors for a .886 fielding percentage, and the Royals made 1 error while the crowd of 8,311 watched a game that lasted 2:55 on MLB Network.

Next up, the Diamondbacks are scheduled to face the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Arizona on 3/14/2026 at 4:05 PM EDT, with the broadcast on NBCS-BA.

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