Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 3-2, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals downed the Minnesota Twins 13-9 at Kauffman Stadium.
Only 5 games in. More good than bad right now. A 4-run win last night helps the cause.
Royals Game on April 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cole Ragans (0-1, 9.00 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (0-0, 2.08 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 61°F, Wind 13 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals downed the Minnesota Twins 13-9 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jonathan India went 2-5 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
- Kyle Isbel went 4-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Jac Caglianone went 3-4.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Royals
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3 | 2 | .600 | W3 | |
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Guardians
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4 | 3 | .571 | W1 | |
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Tigers
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2 | 4 | .333 | 1.5 | L4 |
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Twins
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1 | 4 | .200 | 2.0 | L3 |
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White Sox
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1 | 5 | .167 | 2.5 | L2 |
Kansas City Royals are 3-2 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .571 | 1.571 | 4 | |
| 0 | .357 | .938 | 0 | |
| 0 | .250 | .900 | 0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Royals News
In a thrilling comeback, the Kansas City Royals triumphed over the Minnesota Twins 13-9, showcasing their offensive firepower even in dreary conditions at Kauffman Stadium. The bottom third of the lineup delivered yet again, with Jac Caglianone's 110.1 mph double setting the tone for a rally that proved unstoppable. However, the victory was dampened by the news of closer Carlos Estévez heading to the 15-day injured list with a bruised foot, a significant blow given his struggles early this season. As the Royals navigate these challenges, Noah Cameron's promising start may offer a silver lining, but the team must contend with the ramifications of their recent trades as they seek consistency. With a record of 2-2, the Royals have room to grow, but they’ll need to maintain their momentum against the Twins.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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