Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 11-17, 5th in the AL Central. The Kansas City Royals did not play yesterday.
Things are trending well. The offense at 6.6 R/G is a clear positive right now. Add in run differential of +6 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Royals Game on April 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kris Bubic (2-1, 4.08 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Royals.TV, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
The Kansas City Royals did not play yesterday.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tigers
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15 | 14 | .517 | W1 | |
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Guardians
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15 | 15 | .500 | 0.5 | L3 |
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Twins
|
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13 | 16 | .448 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
White Sox
|
|
12 | 17 | .414 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .429 | 1.214 | 2 | |
| 6 | .268 | .863 | 16 | |
| 3 | .288 | .817 | 8 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.51 | 0.93 | 32.1 | |
| 1-1 | 2.63 | 1.17 | 37.2 | |
| 2-1 | 4.08 | 1.12 | 28.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals are finally showing signs of life, cruising to an 11-9 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, highlighted by Lane Thomas' breakout performance that the team desperately needed. This offensive surge has elevated their run production to an impressive 6.6 runs per game over the past week, igniting hope among fans and players alike. However, the looming May 1 roster decisions hang over the team's heads as they sit at the bottom of the AL Central, leaving certain players' futures in question. With discussions around a new downtown stadium gaining momentum, the Royals are at a crossroads: can they sustain this offensive momentum and secure their spots, or will they see key players shuffled off the roster before the month ends?
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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