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The Kansas City Royals were 35-53, 5th in the AL Central. The Kansas City Royals did not play yesterday.

Royals Daily Vibe Check
25°
▲6
Freezing
a rough stretch

About as cold as the numbers can push it. 1-6 over their last 7. The record says it all. And just 2.1 runs per game this stretch. Not enough.

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Royals Game on July 04

Opponent:Philadelphia Phillies (49-39)
Location:Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:08:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Michael Wacha (5-5, 3.31 ERA) vs Jesús Luzardo (6-4, 3.88 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBCSP, Royals.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 2 mph

Royals Score & Recap

The Kansas City Royals did not play yesterday.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Guardians
4742.528 W3
White Sox
4542.5171.0 L3
Twins
4247.4725.0 L1
Tigers
3850.4328.5 L1
Royals
3553.39811.5 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

The Kansas City Royals' struggles continue, highlighted by yesterday's disappointing 2-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, marking a grim 1-6 week with a staggering run differential of -45. As if the on-field woes weren't enough, injuries are piling up, with Kris Bubic shut down due to shoulder soreness and Salvador Perez grappling with elbow issues, casting doubt on his future with the team. The fanbase feels the sting of this disarray, with many pointing fingers at roster construction in the latest SB Nation Reacts survey. Amidst this bleak atmosphere, it's heartening to see community efforts like Jorge Guevara's generous donation from the Royals' 50-50 raffle benefiting Venezuelan earthquake relief, a reminder that even in tough times, there’s room for humanity.

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After winning Royals' 50-50 raffle, he knew the money had to go home to Venezuela
MLB.com
After winning Royals' 50-50 raffle, he knew the money had to go home to Venezuela
KANSAS CITY -- When Jorge Guevara saw that the Royals’ 50-50 raffle proceeds on Tuesday night would benefit the Venezuela earthquake relief efforts, he knew he had to enter. Even as the Venezuelan native, who has made Sedalia, Mo., his home now for over two decades, inputted his credit card
 Royals Injury Update: Cole Ragans surgery, Kris Bubic setback, Vinnie Pasquantino, Kyle Isbel returns
Kingsofkauffman
Royals Injury Update: Cole Ragans surgery, Kris Bubic setback, Vinnie Pasquantino, Kyle Isbel returns
The Royals' injury woes have been ongoing all year and they've received several developments this week both good and bad, as the new month is now upon us.
 Return of forgotten Royals catcher only makes Salvador Perez's role look even shakier
Kingsofkauffman
Return of forgotten Royals catcher only makes Salvador Perez's role look even shakier
Salvador Perez's nightmare season took another ugly turn on Thursday after it was revealed he's dealing with elbow soreness. Is his role in KC in jeopardy?
 Kris Bubic Shut Down Due To Shoulder Soreness
Mlbtraderumors
Kris Bubic Shut Down Due To Shoulder Soreness
Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is still not close to rejoining the team. He has been on a rehab assignment but, per the MLB.com injury tracker, was scratched from his next scheduled game. He received a cortisone shot and will be shut down for another seven to ten days before attempting to ramp up again. It’s […]
 Royals Reacts Results: Blame the roster construction
Royals Review
Royals Reacts Results: Blame the roster construction
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, we asked who bore the most blame for the Royals becoming the “proud” owners of […]
 The injuries just keep coming, plus Rapsodo’s Brian Page joins the show!
Royals Review
The injuries just keep coming, plus Rapsodo’s Brian Page joins the show!
The Royals just can’t beat the AL East. They also can’t stop getting hurt. And they can’t stop giving up home runs to Junior Caminero, either. Or, well, they can now that they’re done playing the Rays for the year. I hope. Later, Jeremy is joined by Brian Page of Rapsodo to talk about all […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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