Winnipeg Free Press
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May 18, 2026
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Bobby Witt Jr. is scorching. Why can’t the Royals turn it into wins?
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Bobby Witt Jr. is scorching. Why can’t the Royals turn it into wins?
Baseball fans in Kansas City are asking themselves that question as the team struggles to convert its young star’s hot hitting into wins.
Witt, 21, has been on fire since April 23, hitting an MLB-leading .405 with six home runs and 28 RBIs through May 17. He leads all major league players in runs (36) and is tied for first in hits (59). The Royals are 19-20 during his streak, which has included a stretch of 36 consecutive games with at least one hit.
But despite the personal success, Witt said he’s frustrated by the team’s…
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