Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 68-93, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were blown out by the Cleveland Guardians 5-11 at Kauffman Stadium.
Rough stretch. Last night's 6-run loss is fresh and it shows. Compounding things, going 1-6 lately. That drags everything down.
Royals Game on September 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 03:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Daniel Lynch IV (6-6, 4.13 ERA) vs Parker Messick (12-9, 2.55 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Royals.TV, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 59°F, Wind 10 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were blown out by the Cleveland Guardians 5-11 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 1 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
Highlights
- Jac Caglianone went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
85 | 76 | .528 | W3 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
83 | 78 | .516 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
76 | 85 | .472 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
76 | 85 | .472 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
Royals
|
|
68 | 93 | .422 | 17.0 | L3 |
Kansas City Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -21 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .239 | .790 | 81 | |
| 23 | .287 | .831 | 75 | |
| 21 | .229 | .656 | 77 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-10 | 3.32 | 1.11 | 200.2 | |
| 9-8 | 4.11 | 1.23 | 177.1 | |
| 3-5 | 3.51 | 1.40 | 74.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 4 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Royals News
Michael Wacha's achievement of surpassing 200 innings for the first time in his career is overshadowed by the Royals' continued struggles, culminating in yesterday's frustrating 11-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Despite Wacha's durability, the Royals’ defense collapsed, leading to a disastrous second inning that sealed their fate. Meanwhile, Bobby Witt Jr. continues to shine, drawing Roberto Clemente Award nomination for his community impact, yet his outstanding performance this season may not be enough to overcome the team's disappointing record that has him battling an MVP problem. As Kansas City sits at 68-92, fans are left wondering what the offseason will bring amidst this cold stretch, with the team winning just one of their last seven games and suffering from a run differential that highlights their struggles.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Kansas City Royals.
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