Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 43-60, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals eked out a win over the San Francisco Giants 5-4 at Kauffman Stadium.
Stuck in neutral. 5 of the last 7 in the win column. The catch: 6.1 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Royals Game on July 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Randy Dobnak (0-0, 1.93 ERA) vs Troy Melton (5-1, 1.80 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Detroit SportsNet, Royals.TV, MLB Network, MLB Network |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 74°F, Wind 7 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals eked out a win over the San Francisco Giants 5-4 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Salvador Perez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Lane Thomas went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
54 | 47 | .535 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
54 | 49 | .524 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
50 | 53 | .485 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
48 | 54 | .471 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
43 | 60 | .417 | 12.0 | W3 |
Kansas City Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .240 | .740 | 52 | |
| 16 | .258 | .779 | 37 | |
| 14 | .211 | .621 | 43 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.13 | 0.92 | 42.1 | |
| 5-7 | 3.66 | 1.17 | 125.1 | |
| 2-2 | 4.63 | 1.26 | 35.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games |
Royals News
Salvador Perez etched his name in Royals history, tying George Brett's all-time home run record with his 317th blast, but the celebration is dampened by the news of Bobby Witt Jr.'s first career stint on the injured list due to lower back tightness. With Witt sidelined, the Royals are feeling the heat as they inch closer to the trade deadline, leaving fans wondering if struggling pitcher Matt Strahm could be on the move. In a bid to bolster their bullpen, Kansas City acquired former top prospect Nate Pearson from the Astros, showing they're not just sitting idle amidst the chaos of injury and uncertainty. As the team stands at 42-60, it's a mix of highs and lows in this pivotal stretch, with Perez providing a glimmer of hope amid a roster facing challenges.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals visit the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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