What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 5-5, 2nd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Noah Cameron (1-0, 1.80 ERA) vs Gavin Williams (1-1, 2.25 ERA). First pitch at 01:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV. First pitch at 01:10 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

April 07, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 5-5, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals bested the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 at Progressive Field.

Royals Daily Vibe Check

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Warm

a hot week

Good place to be. They've taken 6 of 7 this week. Moving right along. But losing ground in the standings, now 2th.

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Royals Game on April 07

Opponent:	Cleveland Guardians (6-5)
Location:	Progressive Field
First Pitch:	01:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Noah Cameron (1-0, 1.80 ERA) vs Gavin Williams (1-1, 2.25 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals bested the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 at Progressive Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	0	4	11	0
	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	4	0

Highlights

Carter Jensen went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Jonathan India went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	6	5	.545		L1
Royals	5	5	.500	0.5	W1
Twins	4	6	.400	1.5	W1
Tigers	4	6	.400	1.5	L2
White Sox	4	6	.400	1.5	L1

Kansas City Royals are 6-4 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Kyle Isbel	2	.444	1.148	5
11 Maikel Garcia	1	.342	.948	7
6 Jonathan India	2	.250	.808	8

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Carter Jensen	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
6 Jonathan India	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
55 Cole Ragans	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
52 Michael Wacha	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Royals News

Michael Wacha's return to the mound was nothing short of a masterclass, tossing seven strong innings to lead the Royals to a 4-2 victory over the Guardians. While Wacha dominated, the Royals showcased their impressive defense with a rare 5-6-4-3 double play, a feat not seen since 1995, reminding fans that this team can shine both offensively and defensively. Speaking of offense, Carter Jensen's sixth-inning homer, a blistering 111 mph line drive, added a spark to a lineup that's starting to find its groove. The return of Michael Massey from the injured list only enhances an already promising roster as the Royals look to capitalize on their early season momentum. With young talents like Kendry Chourio climbing the ranks, there's reason for optimism in Kansas City.

Sources

MLB.com

Wacha returns with 7 strong frames as Royals deliver on defense

CLEVELAND -- The Royals entered Monday night’s series opener against the Guardians needing a well-pitched and deep start from their starter after leaning heavily on their bullpen during their weekend stretch of three games in two days. Like he has so many times as a Royal, Michael Wacha delivered.

MLB.com

5-6(?)-4-3 ... Royals turn rare double play not seen since 1995

CLEVELAND -- One of the many defensive gems the Royals made in their 4-2 win over the Guardians on Monday night at Progressive Field took the entire infield to complete. They had to go around the horn.

Kingsofkauffman

Electrifying Royals prospect rises in Baseball America Top 100 as youngest arm

Kendry Chourio’s meteoric rise continues—now the youngest pitcher in Baseball America’s Top 100, giving Royals fans another elite arm to dream on.

Kingsofkauffman

Royals appear to have winning ABS strategy following J.J. Picollo's recent remarks

J.J. Picollo’s latest comments reveal how the Royals are using ABS challenges—and why Kansas City may already have a winning edge in 2026.

Mlbtraderumors

Royals Activate Michael Massey From IL, Option Nick Loftin

Second baseman Michael Massey is back with the Royals after missing the first three series of the year with a calf strain. The 28-year-old went down with the injury during MLB Spring Training in early March, but it was deemed minor at the time. Massey ultimately needed just three games at Triple-A to get back […]

Royals Review

Homers, Wacha power Royals past Guardians 4-2

For such a cold environment for a baseball game, the Royals hitters sure seemed red-hot today. I realize that’s not something you usually say after a simple 4-2 victory, but there was a ton of loud contact. Carter Jensen’s home run in the sixth inning was a 111mph scorching line drive that just barely cleared […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox for a 4-game series starting Thursday.

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