What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 11-17, 5th in the AL Central.

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The Kansas City Royals are 11-17, 5th in the AL Central. They are 4-3 over their last 7 games.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

April 27, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 11-17, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals downed the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check

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Room to grow, but the floor is solid. The bats are producing at 6.6 R/G this week. Add in took last night by 2. That matters.

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Royals Game on April 27

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Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals downed the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 at Kauffman Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	2	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	9	16	0
	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	0	3	3	11	12	0

The Kansas City Royals clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Isaac Collins went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Lane Thomas went 3-6 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Bobby Witt Jr. went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	15	14	.517		L2
Tigers	15	14	.517		W1
Twins	12	16	.429	2.5	L5
White Sox	11	17	.393	3.5	L2
Royals	11	17	.393	3.5	W3

Kansas City Royals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
43 Elias Díaz	0	.429	1.214	2
22 Carter Jensen	6	.268	.863	16
28 Kyle Isbel	3	.288	.817	8

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Michael Wacha	2-1	2.51	0.93	32.1
67 Seth Lugo	1-1	2.63	1.17	37.2
50 Kris Bubic	2-1	4.08	1.12	28.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
43 Elias Díaz	3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
1 Isaac Collins	5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
50 Kris Bubic	7.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
55 Cole Ragans	6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
52 Michael Wacha	8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Royals News

The Kansas City Royals defied the odds and weather, sweeping the Los Angeles Angels with a dramatic 11-9 walk-off victory led by Lane Thomas's three-run homer that capped a stunning comeback from a 6-0 deficit. This victory not only highlighted the Royals' resilience but also showcased their ability to thrive under pressure, as they continue to battle through a challenging season with a current record of 10-17. As the team navigates yet another rain delay, fans are reminded of the unpredictable nature of baseball, both with the elements and the game itself. Off the field, the Royals take a moment to honor the legacy of Ellie Rodriguez, the first player to represent the franchise in the All-Star game, who passed away last week at 79. Despite the ups and downs, the spirit of the Royals remains unyielding.

Sources

MLB.com

Wet and wild walk-off! Royals pull off epic, rain-soaked comeback win in extras

KANSAS CITY -- Sunday started with the Royals finding out around 10:30 a.m. CT that their originally scheduled night game was being moved up three hours to 3:10 p.m. because of rain coming in the area. Most were still finishing their coffee at home or wiping the sleep from their

Kingsofkauffman

Royals vs. Angels Rain Delay, April 26: Updates, Start Time, Full Details

As has become routine it seems, the Kansas City Royals find themselves at the mercy of the weather system, entering yet another rain delay.

Kingsofkauffman

Royals Weather Update: Inclement conditions force Sunday Night Baseball change

The Royals were slated to play Sunday Night Baseball on NBC's Peacock, however, as their familiar with by now, weather had other plans.

Royals Review

Thomas walks it off in marathon game 11-9, Royals sweep Angels

It was a long day at Kauffman Stadium, but the Kansas City Royals completed the sweep, overcoming a 6-0 deficit to sweep the Angels, winning it 11-9. Lane Thomas played the hero, with the walk-off three run dinger. Zach Neto flared the first pitch of the game into left for a single. Mike Trout followed […]

Royals Review

Remembering Ellie Rodriguez

The first player to represent the Royals in the All-Star game, catcher Ellie Rodriguez, passed away last week at the age of 79. Rodríguez was born Eliseo Rodríguez Delgado, May 24th, 1946, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. His family moved to New York City in 1953, settling just 10 blocks from Yankee Stadium, where young Ellie […]

Mlbtraderumors

Angels Designate Jordan Romano For Assignment, Select Joey Lucchesi

The Angels announced a series of moves before Sunday’s matchup against the Royals, the most notable of which was designating closer Jordan Romano for assignment. The club selected left-hander Joey Lucchesi to take his spot. Right-hander Shaun Anderson was also designated for assignment, and righty Jose Fermin was recalled. On the hitting side, catcher Logan […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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