Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 7-15, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were crushed by the New York Yankees 0-7 at Yankee Stadium.
The math is ugly. Last night's loss by 7 drags the score down. Compounding things, a 0-7 week weighs heavy on the score.
Royals Game on April 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Seth Lugo (1-1, 1.48 ERA) vs Kyle Bradish (1-2, 5.49 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Royals.TV, FS1, FS1 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 3 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were crushed by the New York Yankees 0-7 at Yankee Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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13 | 10 | .565 | W2 | |
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Tigers
|
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12 | 10 | .545 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Twins
|
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11 | 11 | .500 | 1.5 | L4 |
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White Sox
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8 | 14 | .364 | 4.5 | W1 |
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Royals
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7 | 15 | .318 | 5.5 | L7 |
Kansas City Royals are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -22 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .667 | 1.667 | 0 | |
| 5 | .237 | .811 | 12 | |
| 2 | .256 | .718 | 9 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 1.00 | 0.78 | 27.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals are officially in a tailspin, concluding their disastrous road trip with a 7-0 loss to the New York Yankees, marking their seventh consecutive defeat. This free fall has left the team with a meager 7-14 record, and it’s clear that the Royals need a serious wake-up call. The drama surrounding Salvador Perez’s return to the lineup adds to the chaos, as he clashed with manager Matt Quatraro over a controversial benching. Adding to the turmoil, the Royals recalled Mason Black, hoping fresh arms can spark some life in this struggling roster. With a run differential of -13 in their last seven games and an offense averaging only 3.4 runs per game, it’s hard to see how Kansas City can turn things around as they head home. Fans are left wondering how long this painful stretch can continue before something gives.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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