Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 62-78, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals came up short against the Miami Marlins 6-9 at Kauffman Stadium.
A rough patch, by the numbers. Lost by 3 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. And carrying 12 on the injured list. It adds up.
Royals Game on September 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael Wacha (8-8, 3.32 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (13-8, 3.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Royals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals came up short against the Miami Marlins 6-9 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Carter Jensen went 2-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
- Salvador Perez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
73 | 66 | .525 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
70 | 69 | .504 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
67 | 73 | .479 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
64 | 75 | .460 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
62 | 78 | .443 | 11.5 | L3 |
Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .282 | .826 | 67 | |
| 21 | .226 | .739 | 64 | |
| 18 | .221 | .641 | 64 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.27 | 1.21 | 35.2 | |
| 8-8 | 3.32 | 1.10 | 170.2 | |
| 4-4 | 3.06 | 1.05 | 61.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Royals News
Carter Jensen celebrated his 'MLB birthday' in style, belting two home runs to mark a year since his debut with the Royals, a moment that surely resonates with fans who remember him as a local kid dreaming of the big leagues. Meanwhile, the Royals faced a tough decision, designating Drew Waters for assignment just a day after adding him to the roster, as they welcomed back Michael Massey from the injured list. It’s a reminder of the constant churn in a team still grappling with the absence of Carlos Estévez, whose injury-riddled season has left a notable gap. As the Royals gear up to take on the Marlins in sweltering heat, the season's struggles continue, but Jensen's performance offers a glimmer of hope amidst the challenges.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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