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In a jaw-dropping walk-off moment, 27-year-old Royals infielder Nick Loftin bunted the ball less than 50 feet to seal a 4-3 victory over the Giants — and prove he’s finally arrived. Called up as a defensive replacement, Loftin’s clutch squeeze bunt in the ninth inning brought home the winning run, capping a hard-fought rise from minor league obscurity. Drafted in 2020, his path was derailed by the pandemic and canceled seasons, but he clawed his way into the majors by mastering his craft and seizing opportunities created by injuries to key players. Now a versatile, clutch hitter with growing confidence, Loftin’s breakout performance has made him a cornerstone of the Royals’ future — and possibly a coveted trade target.

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