Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 0-2, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals lost to the Atlanta Braves 2-6 at Truist Park.
Just 2 games into the season. A rough patch, by the numbers. Last night's loss by 4 drags the score down. And opponents have them by 10 runs this week.
Royals Game on March 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Seth Lugo (TBD) vs Grant Holmes (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Royals.TV, MLBN, MLBN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 36°F, Wind 1 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals lost to the Atlanta Braves 2-6 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Salvador Perez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
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2 | 1 | .667 | W1 | |
|
Tigers
|
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2 | 1 | .667 | L1 | |
|
Twins
|
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
White Sox
|
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 | L2 |
Kansas City Royals are 0-2 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .500 | 1.250 | 0 | |
| 1 | .250 | .875 | 1 | |
| 0 | .375 | .750 | 0 |
Royals News
In a disheartening season opener, the Kansas City Royals fell 6-2 to the Atlanta Braves, with closer Carlos Estévez unable to protect a two-run lead in the ninth, showcasing both velocity issues and command struggles. The team's pitching woes are glaring, with a 6.0 runs allowed per game already weighing heavily on their prospects. On the flip side, Salvador Perez demonstrated the value of the new ABS Challenge System despite the loss, proving that the Royals have some tools to work with. However, the team’s recent decision to part ways with former prospects Tyler Gentry and Chandler Champlain hints at a need for a fresh direction. As the Royals prepare for a rematch against the Braves, they'll need to tighten their pitching and find more offensive consistency to avoid starting the season in a deep hole.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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