Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 38-54, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals bested the New York Mets 16-12 at Citi Field.
Cruising at a nice clip. Last night's win by 4 gives the score a boost. Add in 6.1 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Royals Game on July 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Steven Cruz (2-2, 5.08 ERA) vs Christian Scott (2-1, 3.49 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Royals.TV |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals bested the New York Mets 16-12 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 19 | 3 |
 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tyler Tolbert went 5-6 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Salvador Perez went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Nick Loftin went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Michael Massey went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Lane Thomas went 3-4 with 4 RBI.
- Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-6 with 2 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
47 | 43 | .522 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
47 | 45 | .511 | 1.0 | L3 |
|
Twins
|
|
45 | 47 | .489 | 3.0 | W3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
41 | 50 | .451 | 6.5 | W3 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 54 | .413 | 10.0 | W3 |
Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .247 | .750 | 48 | |
| 12 | .290 | .824 | 38 | |
| 14 | .258 | .777 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.41 | 0.96 | 37.1 | |
| 5-6 | 3.45 | 1.16 | 114.2 | |
| 0-3 | 3.53 | 1.29 | 35.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 12 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .923 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals continue to make headlines, and not just for their 16-12 slugfest victory over the New York Mets, where Tyler Tolbert matched an MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances. The offense is on fire, scoring 31 runs in just two games, but the joy is tempered by the reality of potential roster changes as the Royals weigh trading All-Star Michael Wacha and losing young right-hander Eric Cerantola to waivers. With a record of 37-54, the Royals are testing their depth, especially with 11 players currently on the injured list. As they gear up for the next stretch, fans are left wondering how long this offensive explosion can mask the uncertainty brewing within the organization.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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