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The Kansas City Royals were 35-53, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals came up short against the Tampa Bay Rays 2-5 at Kauffman Stadium.

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The numbers paint a bleak picture. The 1-6 record this week is doing most of the damage. Also weighing on the score: down by 3 last night. That result hits the score hard.

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Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals came up short against the Tampa Bay Rays 2-5 at Kauffman Stadium.

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Highlights

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
4541.523 L2
Guardians
4642.523 W2
Twins
4246.4774.0 W1
Tigers
3850.4328.0 L1
Royals
3553.39811.0 L3

Kansas City Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -45 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
22
Carter Jensen
 13.251.76647
7
Bobby Witt Jr.
 12.290.83236
14
Jac Caglianone
 14.264.80430

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
41
Daniel Lynch IV
 2-22.571.0035.0
52
Michael Wacha
 5-53.311.14108.2
46
John Schreiber
 0-33.181.2434.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
7
Bobby Witt Jr.
 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
22
Carter Jensen
 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
52
Michael Wacha
 7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Royals News

Stephen Kolek took the mound under emotional circumstances, welcoming a daughter while trying to help a struggling Royals team, but the night ended in another disappointing 0-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The absence of Salvador Perez due to elbow soreness has only compounded the issues, exposing a lineup that has gone ice cold without the impact of Vinnie Pasquantino. With a 1-6 record over the past week and a staggering run differential of -44, the Royals' offense looks alarmingly lifeless. To add to their woes, Cole Ragans is now out for 10 to 12 months after undergoing UCL surgery, forcing the front office to scramble for pitching depth by signing former closer Scott Barlow. As the season spirals further into the abyss, the Royals are left searching for any signs of life.

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Kolek makes first start for Royals since welcoming daughter during emotional week
MLB.com
Kolek makes first start for Royals since welcoming daughter during emotional week
KANSAS CITY – It would have been understandable, given the week Stephen Kolek has been through, for his mind to be elsewhere when he took the mound Thursday night at Kauffman Stadium.
 Perez out of Royals' lineup with elbow soreness; Maile called up
MLB.com
Perez out of Royals' lineup with elbow soreness; Maile called up
KANSAS CITY – The Royals made another roster move Thursday to help manage an injury, with catcher Salvador Perez dealing with left elbow soreness and out of the lineup for the series finale against the Rays at Kauffman Stadium.
 Insanely ill-timed dig at Vinnie Pasquantino seems to have cursed Royals' offense
Kingsofkauffman
Insanely ill-timed dig at Vinnie Pasquantino seems to have cursed Royals' offense
The Royals' once red-hot offense has gone ice cold, and while some may've thought Vinnie Pasquantino's absence wasn't felt, this past week has proven otherwise.
 Royals' quest to bolster diminishing pitching depth leads to reuniting with former closer
Kingsofkauffman
Royals' quest to bolster diminishing pitching depth leads to reuniting with former closer
In their ongoing search for more pitching depth, the Royals signed former closer Scott Barlow to a minors deal and it couldn't have come at a better time.
 Royals Select Luke Maile, Designate Eric Cerantola For Assignment
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Royals Select Luke Maile, Designate Eric Cerantola For Assignment
The Royals announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Luke Maile. Outfielder John Rave has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha as the corresponding active roster move. The Royals opened a 40-man spot by designating right-hander Eric Cerantola for assignment. Maile, 35, is a journeyman depth catcher. Over the years, he has suited up […]
 Cole Ragans Undergoes UCL Sugery
Mlbtraderumors
Cole Ragans Undergoes UCL Sugery
Royals left-hander Cole Ragans underwent surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. It was reported last week that Ragans would be undergoing elbow surgery, but the details of the procedure weren’t clear. The Royals now expect Ragans to miss 10 to 12 months, per Jaylon T. Thompson […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Saturday.

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