Realmuto hits a pair of 3-run homers to lead Phillies to an 11-2 win over Royals

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)


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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — J.T. Realmuto hit a pair of three-run homers and Ranger Suárez pitched five effective innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Kansas City Royals 11-2. Realmuto, who had a career-high seven RBIs, had his first multi-homer game since Sep. 14, 2022. Activated from the 15-day injured list to make his first start since July 22, Suárez completed five innings, allowing a run on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts for his first win since June 8. Bryson Stott matched a career high with four hits for the Phillies. Bobby Witt Jr.'s 11-game hitting streak ended as the Royals were limited to five hits.

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