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Jensen Finishes a Single Shy of the Cycle to Help Royals Win 7-3 and Avoid Sweep Against Marlins

Jensen drove in three runs and scored three times as Kansas City avoided a three-game sweep with a 7-3 win, officials said.

  • On Thursday, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Miami Marlins 7-3, avoiding a three-game sweep. Carter Jensen led the offense, finishing a single shy of the cycle with a home run, triple, and double while driving in three runs.
  • Michael Wacha improved to 9-8 after allowing three runs over six innings, while Sandy Alcantara fell to 13-9. The game was played in 97-degree heat before 10,803 fans.
  • During the seventh inning, Royals reliever Craig Kimbrel experienced a medical incident on the mound. Trainers checked on the veteran pitcher after he began vomiting, leading to his removal from the game.
  • Nate Pearson relieved Kimbrel to end the seventh inning. The 17-year veteran had not allowed a run in seven appearances for the Royals before this outing, raising concerns about his health.
  • The Royals host the Toronto Blue Jays in their upcoming series, while the Marlins return home to host the Chicago Cubs. Miami RHP Justin Junk is scheduled to start for the visiting team.
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, USA (AP) — Carter Jensen stayed to a single to complete the cycle, with a home run, a triple and a double, as well as scoring three races and producing three more in the duel than the Royals...

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Jensen finishes a single shy of the cycle to help Royals win 7-3 and avoid sweep against Marlins

Carter Jensen finished a single shy of hitting for the cycle with a home run, triple and double while driving in three runs and scoring three times as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Miami Marlins 7-3 to avoid a three-game sweep.

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MLB broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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