Kansas City Royals Daily Update
The Kansas City Royals are 19-25, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals dropped one to the Chicago White Sox 2-6 at Rate Field. Today they play the St. Louis Cardinals at 08:15 PM EDT on Cardinals.TV, Royals.TV.
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The score reflects some real issues. A 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. On top of that, 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Royals Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 08:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.63 ERA) vs Dustin May (3-4, 4.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Cardinals.TV, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 9 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals dropped one to the Chicago White Sox 2-6 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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24 | 21 | .533 | W3 | |
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White Sox
|
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22 | 21 | .512 | 1.0 | W5 |
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Twins
|
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20 | 24 | .455 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
19 | 25 | .432 | 4.5 | L3 |
|
Royals
|
|
19 | 25 | .432 | 4.5 | L4 |
Kansas City Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
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Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .306 | .884 | 22 | |
| 6 | .234 | .737 | 18 | |
| 3 | .274 | .761 | 18 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.63 | 0.99 | 51.1 | |
| 3-2 | 4.11 | 1.23 | 50.1 | |
| 1-3 | 3.76 | 1.42 | 52.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Royals News
Frustration is mounting for the Kansas City Royals as they prepare for a pivotal 10-game stretch against American League Central rivals, currently sitting at 19-22 after a promising climb to 17-19. With Bobby Witt Jr. batting a solid .302, the offense has shown flashes of potential, yet the team is still treading water and grappling with inconsistency. The pitching, however, has stepped up, allowing just 3.7 runs per game over the past week, a silver lining amidst the team’s struggles. As they gear up for a showdown against the Chicago White Sox, the Royals must channel their frustration into performance on the field. Fans can catch the excitement live this weekend as the Royals face off against the Cardinals in the I-70 Series, available for free on Royals.TV, a welcomed distraction for a team looking to break free from its recent slump.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 05/16 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals
|
2:15 PM |
| Sun 05/17 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals
|
2:15 PM |
| Mon 05/18 |
vs Boston Red Sox
|
7:40 PM |
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