Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 38-55, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals lost to the New York Mets 2-6 at Citi Field.
The signals are split. Losing by 4 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. The bright spot: the lineup producing 5.9 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score.
Royals Game on July 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael Wacha (5-6, 3.45 ERA) vs Sean Manaea (1-4, 4.76 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 2 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals lost to the New York Mets 2-6 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
47 | 44 | .516 | L2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
47 | 46 | .505 | 1.0 | L4 |
|
Twins
|
|
46 | 47 | .495 | 2.0 | W4 |
|
Tigers
|
|
42 | 50 | .457 | 5.5 | W4 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 55 | .409 | 10.0 | L1 |
Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .247 | .752 | 49 | |
| 12 | .289 | .818 | 38 | |
| 14 | .257 | .776 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 10 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .714 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Royals News
Jac Caglianone is gearing up to make waves at the Home Run Derby, providing Royals fans with a fresh spark of hope amid a challenging season. After a thrilling 16-12 victory over the Mets, which showcased the team’s offensive potential, the Royals are looking for consistency, but the bullpen struggles remain evident. Despite Randy Dobnak's admirable relief outing, the team’s pitching woes reared their ugly head again when the Mets exploded for five runs in the eighth inning of their previous matchup. With the season record sitting at 38-54, it’s a mixed bag in Kansas City. The emergence of young stars like Caglianone and Bobby Witt Jr. offers a glimpse of future promise, making next week’s Derby a must-watch for fans. This team has flashes of brilliance but must find a way to sustain momentum as they approach the trade deadline and the upcoming draft.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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