Witt represents the new guard of multi-dimensional superstars. He finished runner-up to Aaron Judge for 2024 AL MVP and is a two-time all-star who won a Gold Glove last year. He has stolen at least 30 bases in each of his four MLB seasons while twice reaching 30 homers.

KC raced to an early lead in the first inning. Vinnie Pasquantino, who has hit a home run for three consecutive days, belted a three-run shot off Rangers starting pitcher Caleb Boushley. The homer traveled 425 feet into the right-field fountains.