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The Kansas City Royals were 46-65, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were beaten by the Colorado Rockies 1-3 at Coors Field.

Royals Daily Vibe Check
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dominant pitching

Hard to feel good about the data. Opponents scoring just 2.6 per game. The mound work is solid. On the other hand, 2.7 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up.

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Royals Game on August 01

Opponent:Colorado Rockies (43-67)
Location:Coors Field
First Pitch:08:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Luinder Avila (5-3, 4.95 ERA) vs Ryan Feltner (3-5, 5.73 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rockies.TV, Royals.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 3 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were beaten by the Colorado Rockies 1-3 at Coors Field.

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Highlights

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
5851.532 W3
Twins
5655.5053.0 W2
Guardians
5655.5053.0 L1
Tigers
5258.4736.5 W1
Royals
4665.41413.0 L2

Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
22
Carter Jensen
 15.235.73054
14
Jac Caglianone
 17.251.76040
13
Salvador Perez
 15.214.63245

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
41
Daniel Lynch IV
 4-22.000.9345.0
62
Randy Dobnak
 1-01.041.1926.0
52
Michael Wacha
 5-83.511.16138.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
2
Tyler Tolbert
 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
65
Noah Cameron
 8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
52
Michael Wacha
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Royals News

The Kansas City Royals are in a tailspin, now sitting 19 games under .500 after a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Michael Wacha, who has been one of the few bright spots this season, showcased his value at the trade deadline but couldn’t stave off the offense's struggles, as the team was stifled by Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano. With Bobby Witt Jr. sidelined due to back tightness, the Royals’ weak lineup is even more exposed, managing just one run in the opener after two prior heartbreaking losses in Minnesota. As August begins, fans are left wondering if this struggling roster will make any moves before the deadline or if they'll continue to languish in mediocrity, especially with their recent run differential showing just how much they need to generate more offense.

Sources
Wacha again shows Trade Deadline value, but can Royals afford to deal him?
MLB.com
Wacha again shows Trade Deadline value, but can Royals afford to deal him?
DENVER -- This is not where the Royals expected to be. With a 3-1 loss to the Rockies at Coors Field on Friday night, on the heels of a deflating defeat in Minnesota the day before, Kansas City finds itself 19 games under .500 as we begin August.
 Witt (back) out for Rockies series, expected to be back for homestand
MLB.com
Witt (back) out for Rockies series, expected to be back for homestand
DENVER -- Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who has been sidelined since July 21 due to low back tightness, did not make the trip to Denver for the club’s weekend series against the Rockies. Instead, Witt went through a full workout back home in Kansas City, and is expected to
 Royals vs. Rockies Rain Delay, July 31: Updates, Start Time, Full Details
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Royals vs. Rockies Rain Delay, July 31: Updates, Start Time, Full Details
Mother Nature has unfortunately had her say on the start time of the Royals and Rockies weekend series opener, as this contest will begin under rain delay.
 Royals News: Noah Cameron's new approach, Salvador Perez MLB The Show, Zion Rose homer
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Royals News: Noah Cameron's new approach, Salvador Perez MLB The Show, Zion Rose homer
The Royals are about to enter a new month, and despite all the trade deadline fanfare, there are several other storylines fans should be aware of before August.
 Royals muster little offense in Coors Field to drop series opener against Rockies
Royals Review
Royals muster little offense in Coors Field to drop series opener against Rockies
After a one-hour rain delay, the Royals were quickly beaten by the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, 3-1. Michael Wacha surrendered a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the first, which put the Royals down 1-0. The Royals were completely stumped against Tomoyuki Sugano, the Japanese righty was efficient and effective, going 6.2 innings, […]
 Royals at Rockies Friday game discussion
Royals Review
Royals at Rockies Friday game discussion
The Kansas City Royals hit the Mile High city, after two disappointing walk-off losses in the Twin Cities. Two improbable losses cost the Royals a road sweep. As they wrap up their longest road trip of the season, they look to do it in winning fashion against the Colorado Rockies. All-Star Michael Wacha takes the […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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