# Royals POSTCAST: Kansas City Royals CRUMBLE as Michael Wacha and Offense STRUGGLE vs Astros

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Podcast: [Locked On Royals - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Royals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-royals-daily-podcast-on-the-kansas-city-royals-877401)
Published: 2026-09-16T02:54:48+00:00
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Chance Liebau reacts to game one between the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros. Kansas City Royals stumble against the Houston Astros as Michael Wacha’s struggles and a punchless lineup spotlight a growing gap in AL talent. Are the Royals simply outmatched, or is a deeper rebuild looming? The conversation focused on alarming trends since the Royals' hot streak ended, with special attention to the team’s inability to win without their best game and the persistent bullpen woes.

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