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‘Go dada!’ KC Royals wives celebrate opening day with a tailgate, twillies and toddlers

So, the Royals might not have opened the season they way fans had hoped, losing to Cleveland 7-4 on a picture-perfect day at Kauffman Stadium.

But their families marked the new season with Instagram memories.

Wives showed off new Royals gear — some of which they customized themselves. They tailgated before the game and dressed their tykes in baby blue.

Here’s some of what they shared on social media Thursday.

On the night before Opening Day, little Marcia Wacha, daughter of pitcher Michael Wacha and his wife, Sarah, enjoyed a special book. (You can get “Night Night Kansas City” for $9.99 at Rally House.)

Ooh, we want that book!
Ooh, we want that book! Instagram/Sarah Wacha

Thursday morning, Tori Ragans, wife of pitcher Cole Ragans, decorated their home with balloons.

Cole Ragans got balloons for the big day.
Cole Ragans got balloons for the big day. Instagram/Tori Ragans

Once everyone got to The K ... cheers!

(Non-alcoholic wine, too.)

First, a toast!
First, a toast! Instagram/Priscilla Isbel

Wacha showed the tailgate spread the families enjoyed before the game.

Yes, there is tailgating at the K. Chiefs fans don’t have all the fun.
Yes, there is tailgating at the K. Chiefs fans don’t have all the fun. Instagam/Sarah Wacha
Hostess with the mostest.
Hostess with the mostest. Instagram/Sarah Wacha

New fits must be shown on opening day.

Maggie Witt, wife of shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., customized her outfit with the help of her Cricut machine. How do you think she made all those 7s?

She customized those herself.
She customized those herself. Instagram/Maggie Witt

The long scarf tied to Witt’s purse was a gift to the wives from Wacha. It is a twilly, a long, narrow, silk scarf that can serve as a hair accessory, tie, belt, bracelet or, here, accessorize a purse.

(Note to self: We really need to up our style game.)

Our word for the day: twilly.
Our word for the day: twilly. Instagram/Sarah Wacha

Where’d you get that coat, Emma Erceg?

We have serious jacket envy.
We have serious jacket envy. Instagram/Emma Erceg

Once inside, Witt shared the view on a day made for afternoon baseball.

And let’s hear it for the real winners of the day ... the Royals’ kids.

The Wachas recently shared that Sarah is pregnant with a baby boy. They have a toddler daughter, Marcia, who looks adorable in blue.

Marcia Wacha’s dad is a pitcher.
Marcia Wacha’s dad is a pitcher. Instagram/Sarah Wacha
Little Marcia’s game-day fit.
Little Marcia’s game-day fit. Instagram/Sarah Wacha
The littles.
The littles. Instagram/Priscilla Isbel

Dada!

Best seat in the house.
Best seat in the house. Instagram/Priscilla Isbel

This story was originally published March 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM.

Lisa Gutierrez
The Kansas City Star
Lisa Gutierrez has been a reporter for The Kansas City Star since 2000. She learned journalism at the University of Kansas, her alma mater. She writes about pop culture, local celebrities, trends and life in the metro through its people. Oh, and dogs. You can reach her at lgutierrez@kcstar.com or follow her on Twitter - @LisaGinKC.
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