David Lesky recaps the weekend and appraises the Wild Card race.

Jonathan India hits a three-run homer, and Michael Wacha scatters five hits over six innings to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Red Sox on Wednesday night.

After a rough start to August, Seth Lugo looked much more like himself as he maneuvered and pitched through his start on Tuesday night. And it could not have come at a better time.

Kansas City returned to the playoffs last year for the first time since their 2015 World Series title, but a disappointing offensive showing led to an ALDS exit. In response, the front office traded homegrown starting pitcher Brady Singer to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for second baseman Jonathan India.

Bobby Witt Jr. didn’t just add another homer to his season tally Tuesday night. He stamped his name into Major League Baseball history. The Kansas City Royals shortstop pounded a two-run blast in the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers,