Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 64-81, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals fell just short against the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-5 at Kauffman Stadium.
The indicators are pointing down. 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself. And down 6 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Royals Game on September 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael Wacha (9-8, 3.36 ERA) vs Corbin Burnes (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | DBACKS.TV, Royals.TV |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals fell just short against the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-5 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Salvador Perez went 3-5 with 3 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
75 | 68 | .524 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
73 | 72 | .503 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
68 | 76 | .472 | 7.5 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
66 | 78 | .458 | 9.5 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
64 | 81 | .441 | 12.0 | L1 |
Kansas City Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .283 | .825 | 70 | |
| 22 | .230 | .756 | 68 | |
| 19 | .230 | .661 | 71 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.08 | 1.10 | 39.0 | |
| 9-8 | 3.36 | 1.10 | 176.2 | |
| 3-3 | 2.54 | 1.32 | 63.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals' struggles continued as they fell 5-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a tense 10-inning showdown at Kauffman Stadium, marking their sixth loss in the last seven games. Craig Kimbrel's late-game collapse overshadowed an impressive pitching performance that kept the game scoreless into extras, emphasizing the Royals' ongoing woes despite flashes of potential. Bobby Witt Jr. was once again a bright spot, holding his own in the Gold Glove conversation, but the team can't afford to let close games slip away if they hope to play spoiler against contenders like the D-backs. As the season winds down, the Royals need to harness their competitive spirit to finish strong and build momentum for next year.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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