Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 67-86, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were beaten by the Houston Astros 2-6 at Daikin Park.
A rough patch, by the numbers. A 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. And scoring just 2.7 per game. The lineup has gone quiet.
Royals Game on September 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Randy Dobnak (3-4, 2.73 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (10-11, 3.78 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Royals.TV |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were beaten by the Houston Astros 2-6 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
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78 | 75 | .510 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
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78 | 75 | .510 | W2 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
72 | 81 | .471 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Twins
|
|
71 | 82 | .464 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
67 | 86 | .438 | 11.0 | L1 |
Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .235 | .776 | 75 | |
| 23 | .277 | .811 | 70 | |
| 19 | .227 | .648 | 72 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.51 | 1.19 | 43.0 | |
| 9-9 | 3.34 | 1.10 | 188.2 | |
| 3-4 | 2.73 | 1.27 | 69.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 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 are stumbling toward the finish line with a season record of 67-85, and last night's 6-2 loss to the Houston Astros exemplified their struggles, despite a promising start that saw them load the bases in the first inning. This season may end with a whimper, but rookie catcher Carter Jensen is having a standout campaign that deserves recognition, as he continues to impress with his play behind the plate. With just ten games left, the Royals need to find a way to revive their offense, which has been lackluster, averaging only 2.9 runs per game over the last week. As the season winds down, fans are left hoping for glimpses of the future from young stars like Jensen and Jac Caglianone, who both need to keep pushing past the growing pains of a disappointing year.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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