Kansas City Royals Daily Update
The Kansas City Royals are 60-75, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals routed the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 at Rogers Centre. Today they play the Cleveland Guardians at 07:10 PM EDT on Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV.
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On the right side of things. The 11-run win last night carries weight here. Add in winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows.
Royals Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael Wacha (7-8, 3.49 ERA) vs Tanner Bibee (5-13, 3.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals routed the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 16 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Vinnie Pasquantino went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Jac Caglianone went 5-6 with 1 HR and 6 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
70 | 63 | .526 | W2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
68 | 66 | .507 | 2.5 | W7 |
|
Twins
|
|
64 | 70 | .478 | 6.5 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
62 | 71 | .466 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
60 | 75 | .444 | 11.0 | W1 |
Kansas City Royals are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +23 run differential.
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Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .282 | .832 | 66 | |
| 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0 | |
| 18 | .224 | .720 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.41 | 1.22 | 33.2 | |
| 2-2 | 1.92 | 1.37 | 51.2 | |
| 4-4 | 2.93 | 1.03 | 58.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals bounced back in style with a 13-2 thrashing of the Toronto Blue Jays, showcasing an explosive offense led by Carter Jensen’s leadoff home run and Jac Caglianone’s remarkable six RBIs. After a brief setback with a shutout loss, this victory not only marked their fourth consecutive series win but also reinforced the Royals’ recent dominance, now boasting a 6-1 record over the past week. Noah Cameron was stellar on the mound, pitching six innings and reaffirming his solid second-half form. Meanwhile, the team made roster moves to bolster their bullpen, bringing back Anthony Gose and recalling Josh Rojas, though they will miss Michael Massey due to a concussion. With Bobby Witt Jr. still in the AL MVP conversation and Caglianone’s Silver Slugger candidacy heating up, the Royals are not just playing for pride, they’re making a case for a brighter future.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 08/29 |
@ Cleveland Guardians
|
4:10 PM |
| Sun 08/30 |
@ Cleveland Guardians
|
1:40 PM |
| Tue 09/01 |
vs Miami Marlins
|
7:40 PM |
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