Royals vs Nationals: Olivares' homer damages scoreboard

Kansas City Royals’ Edward Olivares (14) is congratulated by teammates MJ Melendez, left, and Bobby Witt Jr., right, after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

by: AP Wire

Posted: May 29, 2023 / 07:33 AM CDT

Updated: May 29, 2023 / 07:33 AM CDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Edward Olivares made quite the impression on Sunday. A smoking impression on the scoreboard in left field.

Olivares hit a 452-foot solo homer in the eighth inning of Kansas City’s 3-2 win against Washington that damaged a scoreboard at Kauffman Stadium.

The massive drive darkened a small strip on the left side of the scoreboard, and smoke was seen coming from the area where the ball landed.

The 27-year-old Olivares connected against Chad Kuhl, tying it at 2. It was his fourth homer of the season.

Michael Massey’s single with two outs in the ninth scored MJ Melendez to cap a late rally that lifted the Royals over the Nationals, avoiding a sweep.