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Ninth-Inning Kansas City Collapse Paves Way for Diamondbacks to Win Game, Series Over Royals
Things were headed in the right direction for the Royals in their series finale against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. While neither team had scored a run since the fourth inning, Kansas City was in front by a run going into the ninth inning, when it called upon James McArthur to close out the visitors at Kauffman Stadium with a 4-3 lead.
It couldn’t have gone much further downhill from there.
Arizona (53-50) scored five runs in the top of the ninth inning, including a three-run home run by All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte. A too-little, too-late rally by the Royals in the bottom half of the inning yielded two runs and brought the tying run to the plate, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Diamondbacks from winning the game 8-6 and the series 2-1.
The scoring started early. Each side plated a run in the second: the Diamondbacks on a Eugenio Suarez solo home run and the Royals on a Drew Waters RBI double. In each of the first two innings, Kansas City stranded a runner on third. It left men on the corners in the first. Those chances mattered.
During the fourth inning, the Diamondbacks’ bats started to get hot after Kansas City started Michael Wacha had a clean third frame. Designated hitter Joc Pederson and first baseman Christian Walker hit back-to-back home runs. The Royals again responded quickly, getting two of the first three hitters on in the home half. They each wound up scoring, and Kansas City took a one-run lead when center fielder Kyle Isbel scored on a wild pitch by Ryne Nelson, his second such pitch of the game.
While the scoreboard was quiet for most of the night afterwards, it was not without close calls. Arizona stranded a man on third twice, once in the fifth and again in the eighth. In that fateful ninth, McArthur got Suarez to whiff on a ball that wasn’t even in the neighborhood of the zone, then singled a relatively inauspicious single to Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who had entered the game earlier as a pinch hitter. A double play would’ve ended the game, giving the series to the Royals.
Instead, the next batter (shortstop Geraldo Perdomo) walked. Catcher Gabriel Moreno doubled in his next at-bat, giving the Diamondbacks the lead back with one swing of the bat. Affectionately known by its fanbase as the “Answerbacks” during its pennant-winning 2023 season, Arizona had lived up to that billing Wednesday night. The visiting side wasn’t done. After Corbin Carroll singled to stop the bleeding on what had been an 0-3 performance at the dish, Marte sent the dagger out of Kauffman Stadium with his 22nd long ball of the year.
Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald, who has the propensity to run into trouble spots on occasion, did so again as Kansas City attempted a huge comeback bid of its own. He gave up a leadoff single to Maikel Garcia, then gave himself some breathing room by retiring the next two batters. However, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got his third hit of the night next, placing runners on the corners for first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. After Witt advanced, Pasquantino sent both runners home.
That was all she wrote for the Royals’ rally, as catcher Salvador Perez flew out to left field to end the game. He did not have a night to remember offensively, hitting into two of the three double plays that plagued the Kansas City offense in the game.
Another home interleague series is on deck for the Royals, this time against the Chicago Cubs. The team has an off day on Thursday as it looks to regroup from two bad nights in a row at the ballpark, after having started the official second half of the season strongly with four consecutive wins out of the All-Star break.
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Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave FC: Where to watch, TV channel, live stream & kick-off time | Goal.com US
Today’s game between Kansas City Current and San Diego Wave FC will kick-off at Jul 17, 2026, 8:00 PM.
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Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave FC is available to watch live. TV channel and live stream options for the match are listed below.
Kansas City Current host San Diego Wave FC in an NWSL regular season fixture that carries real weight at both ends of the table.
San Diego arrive as the league’s standout side, sitting top of the NWSL standings with 28 points. Jonas Eidevall’s team have been the most consistent outfit in the division through the first half of the season, though they head into this match on the back of a 2-0 defeat to Angel City FC — a result that ended their winning run but left their lead at the summit intact.
Kansas City sit sixth in the table with 24 points, level with Gotham FC and Utah Royals in a congested mid-table cluster. Chris Armas’s side have shown they can mix it with the best, but their form has been uneven. A 3-0 loss to Orlando Pride on July 11 was a setback after back-to-back wins over Denver Summit and Boston Legacy.
The Current will be looking to use home advantage to apply pressure on a Wave side that, despite their league position, have shown they can be caught on the road. San Diego’s defeat in Los Angeles proved they are not untouchable.
This is a fixture with genuine stakes. Kansas City need points to stay in the race for a top-four finish, while San Diego will want to respond after their first defeat in several weeks.
For everything you need to know about how to watch Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave FC, including TV channel and live stream details, read on below.
How to watch Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave FC with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Kansas City Current are managed by Chris Armas. No injury or suspension information is currently available for the home side, and no confirmed lineup has been released ahead of this fixture.
San Diego Wave FC are led by Jonas Eidevall. No injury or suspension information has been confirmed for the visitors either. Updates will be added closer to kick-off as team news emerges.
Form
Kansas City Current have won three, lost two of their last five NWSL matches, with no draws in that run. Their most recent result was a 3-0 home defeat to Orlando Pride on July 11. Before that, the Current had put together back-to-back wins — a 3-0 away victory over Denver Summit on July 4 and a 1-0 home win over Boston Legacy on May 30. Kansas City have scored eight goals and conceded nine across those five outings.
San Diego Wave FC have won two, lost two, and drawn one of their last five NWSL games. Their most recent result was a 2-0 defeat at Angel City FC on July 12. Prior to that, the Wave had won back-to-back matches, including a 2-0 win over Gotham FC on July 5. San Diego have scored five goals and conceded five across those five matches, with their only draw coming in a 2-2 result against Houston Dash.
Head-to-Head Record
The most recent meeting between these two clubs came on November 2, 2025, when Kansas City Current won 2-1 at home against San Diego Wave FC in an NWSL fixture. Before that, San Diego hosted Kansas City on April 13, 2025, and lost 0-2. Across the five most recent head-to-head meetings, Kansas City hold four wins to San Diego’s one, with the Wave’s only victory in that run coming in a 1-2 away win at Kansas City on March 24, 2024.
Standings
In the current NWSL standings, San Diego Wave FC sit first while Kansas City Current are placed sixth.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave FC today
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- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL’s guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster’s website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don’t support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.
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Chiefs Name Burns & McDonnell as Owner’s Representative for New Practice Facility and Headquarters in Olathe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs made their first major announcement for the club’s future day-to-day home, naming Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell as owner’s representative for the team’s practice facility and headquarters project in Olathe, Kansas.
“We are extremely excited to have Burns & McDonnell join our project team as owner’s representative for our new practice facility and headquarters that we will be building in Olathe,” Chiefs Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Matt Kenny said. “As a local, employee-owned firm with a track record of project success around the world, we know they have the right mix of local knowledge as well as global experience to help us navigate the upcoming design and construction phases of a truly unique year-round home for our football team and staff.”
Burns & McDonnell will team with CAA ICON to serve as the franchise’s trusted advisor throughout the development of the new team facilities that support both business and football operations. Working alongside Chiefs project leaders, they will provide independent oversight and experienced leadership to guide the process from early planning through construction and occupancy. They will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other key stakeholders to support project execution, maintain alignment with budget and schedule objectives, manage risk, and help ensure the facility is delivered to the high standards expected by the Chiefs organization.
“We are honored to partner with the Kansas City Chiefs on this transformational project,” said Jon Wright, senior vice president and general manager of the Buildings Market at Burns & McDonnell. “The Chiefs have had an extraordinary impact on our region for generations, and this investment represents an exciting new chapter for the organization and the Kansas City community. As a Kansas City-based company, it is a privilege to help bring that vision to life by providing experienced project leadership from planning through construction. We look forward to working alongside the Chiefs and the entire project team to deliver a world-class facility for the organization, its staff and Chiefs Kingdom.”
Set to open ahead of the 2031 football season, the Chiefs new $300 million practice facility and headquarters – as well as an associated mixed-use development – will be located on approximately 155 acres near the intersection of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road in Olathe.
Additional announcements related to the design and construction of the club’s new practice facility and headquarters in Olathe are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 15, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 15 drawing
02-07-18-29-38, Powerball: 16, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 15 drawing
Midday: 3-3-6
Evening: 0-9-9
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning 2 By 2 numbers from July 15 drawing
Red Balls: 02-03, White Balls: 08-22
Check 2 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from July 15 drawing
26-29-41-46-47, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Super Kansas Cash numbers from July 15 drawing
06-08-14-24-26, Cash Ball: 01
Check Super Kansas Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 15 drawing
01-05-18-23-33, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.
By mail, send a winner claim form and your signed lottery ticket to:
Kansas Lottery Headquarters
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3638
(785) 296-5700
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a claim form, and deliver the form along with your signed lottery ticket to Kansas Lottery headquarters. 128 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603-3638, (785) 296-5700. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Kansas Lottery.
When are the Kansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3 Midday/Evening: 1:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Super Kansas Cash: 9:10 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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