Four Royals players contributed to the American League’s 5-3 victory over the National League in baseball’s 94th All-Star Game played in Arlington, Tex. Starting pitchers Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo each pitched a scoreless inning and they took the field with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., and catcher Salvador Perez.

On SportsBeat KC, the Star’s sports podcast, Royals beat writer Jaylon Thompson discusses the Royals’ performance in the midsummer classic and what lies ahead for the team that has played beyond expectations so far this season.

We discuss the recent draft and first-round pick, Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone, the trade that brought Washington Nationals reliever Hunter Harvey to Kansas City and how the bullpen may be reshaped.

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