# Wacha Shines, Royals Fall Short | Kansas City Royals News

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Published: 2026-09-09T06:49:40+00:00
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Michael Wacha just shattered his own career innings record, throwing six scoreless frames to reach 182⅔ this season — his best durability yet. Despite a stellar outing and leading the AL in innings with 20 quality starts, the Royals fell again in extra innings, dropping their second straight nail-biter to finish the season with a losing record. The team’s heart was on display, battling back to tie and take the lead, but ultimately falling short against playoff-bound foes. Wacha, hailed as the team’s most consistent starter, remains a cornerstone for the Royals’ future — they didn’t trade him at the deadline because they believe he’s still pitching at elite levels while staying healthy, making him indispensable as they look to rebuild. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/13322938795479b5

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