Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 22-36, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals lost a close one to the Texas Rangers 6-7 at Globe Life Field.
Cooling off for real reasons. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. And opponents putting up 6.9 per game. The staff is struggling.
Royals Game on May 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.69 ERA) vs Jack Leiter (2-4, 4.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 54°F, Wind 5 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals lost a close one to the Texas Rangers 6-7 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Carter Jensen went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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34 | 26 | .567 | L1 | |
|
White Sox
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31 | 27 | .534 | 2.0 | W4 |
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Twins
|
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27 | 32 | .458 | 6.5 | L4 |
|
Royals
|
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22 | 36 | .379 | 11.0 | L5 |
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Tigers
|
|
22 | 37 | .373 | 11.5 | L3 |
Kansas City Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -24 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .284 | .821 | 26 | |
| 7 | .228 | .710 | 26 | |
| 9 | .210 | .623 | 25 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.69 | 1.02 | 70.1 | |
| 2-4 | 3.55 | 1.35 | 71.0 | |
| 3-1 | 3.48 | 0.94 | 31.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals suffered yet another gut-wrenching defeat, falling 7-6 to the Texas Rangers in a game that saw them rally late but ultimately deflate in walk-off fashion. This loss adds to the team's dismal stretch, highlighted by a run differential of -25 over their last seven games, as they sit at a painful 22-35. Amidst this struggle, rookie catcher Carter Jensen is proving to be a bright spot, notching a two-run homer as he took the leadoff spot for the first time. However, the excitement was dampened when Maikel Garcia exited the game with a right hamstring strain while trying to capitalize on the Royals' rare offensive momentum. With the trade deadline looming, the Royals need to make tough decisions about their roster as they continue to search for any semblance of consistency.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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