Royals broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre jinxed Nick Loftin in the best way possible
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- Lefebvre noted Loftin hadn’t hit a home run yet after two pitches.
- Loftin hit a two-run homer in the ninth that gave the Royals the lead.
- Kansas City beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 after a three-run ninth inning rally.
Let’s hope Royals broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre uses his powers for good.
Yes, I’m kidding, but Lefebvre did seem to speak into existence a home run by the Royals’ Nick Loftin on Wednesday night. Kansas City beat the Reds 5-2 in Cincinnati thanks to a three-run ninth inning.
After Michael Massey’s RBI single with one out gave the Royals the lead, Loftin followed with a two-run shot.
Reds pitcher Tony Santillan had missed with his first two pitches to Loftin, and Lefebvre then noted: “Loftin has not hit a home run yet this year.”
A second later, Loftin drove a 95 mph fastball over the left-field fence and gave the Royals a 5-2 lead. It has been a disappointing season to date for the Royals, but this was a fun moment from the game.
Guess who was excited about Lefebvre’s call? Yep, fellow broadcaster Rex Hudler.
This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
