What is the Kansas City Royals record in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are 25-38, 5th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Royals today?

Michael Wacha (4-3, 3.23 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (1-3, 4.63 ERA). First pitch at 08:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Royals game on today?

Today's game airs on Apple TV, Apple TV. First pitch at 08:15 PM EDT.

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

June 05, 2026

The Kansas City Royals were 25-38, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals topped the Minnesota Twins 8-6 at Target Field.

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Royals Game on June 05

Opponent:	Minnesota Twins (29-35)
Location:	Target Field
First Pitch:	08:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Michael Wacha (4-3, 3.23 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (1-3, 4.63 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Apple TV, Apple TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 4 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals topped the Minnesota Twins 8-6 at Target Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	1	0	1	0	3	0	0	2	8	12	0
	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	6	9	2

Highlights

Carter Jensen went 1-6 with 2 RBI.
Michael Massey went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	36	28	.562		L1
White Sox	33	29	.532	2.0	W1
Twins	29	35	.453	7.0	L2
Tigers	25	38	.397	10.5	W3
Royals	25	38	.397	10.5	W2

Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
40 Josh Rojas	0	1.000	2.000	2
7 Bobby Witt Jr.	9	.281	.818	26
22 Carter Jensen	7	.214	.666	28

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
41 Daniel Lynch IV	2-0	1.78	0.99	25.1
52 Michael Wacha	4-3	3.23	1.12	75.1
65 Noah Cameron	2-4	4.22	1.26	59.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
11 Maikel Garcia	3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
19 Michael Massey	5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
65 Noah Cameron	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
52 Michael Wacha	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
56 Alex Lange	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Royals News

Josh Rojas turned a chaotic day into a feel-good moment for the Kansas City Royals, delivering the game-winning hit in an 8-6 victory over the Twins after a long day in Triple-A. This win is a much-needed boost as the Royals cling to their postseason hopes, having posted a 2-5 record over the last week. The pressure is mounting ahead of this crucial series against division rivals Minnesota, where every game counts more than ever. Vinnie Pasquantino is finally starting to show signs of life, which is vital for the lineup, but the overall offensive output remains inconsistent. With a flurry of injuries and a 24-38 record, the Royals need to capitalize on this momentum to avoid slipping further in the standings.

Sources

MLB.com

A Triple-A game, missed flight, then a KC game-winner for Josh Rojas

MINNEAPOLIS – Josh Rojas’ day began with an afternoon game in Columbus, Ohio, batting leadoff and playing third base with Triple-A Omaha. It ended as the big league hero in Minneapolis, knocking in the game-winning runs of the Royals’ 8-6 win over the Twins at Target Field on Thursday night.

Kingsofkauffman

Vinnie Pasquantino finally giving Royals fans offensive output they’ve been clamoring for

After a brutal start, Pasquantino's contact numbers are trending back toward 2025 form. The power isn't there yet, but Kansas City can't afford to wait.

Kingsofkauffman

Royals upcoming matchup vs. Twins might be most crucial series of season

With their postseason hopes in the balance, the Kansas City Royals desperately needs a series victory against their AL Central rivals in Minnesota this weekend.

Mlbtraderumors

Royals Select Josh Rojas

The Royals have selected the contract of veteran infielder Josh Rojas from Triple-A Omaha, they announced Wednesday. Fellow infielder Jonathan India, who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery back in April, moves to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Righty Stephen Kolek was placed on the family medical emergency list to […]

Royals Review

Royals rally in ninth, nail first Thursday win of year

In a game that featured a rain delay in the middle of it, the Royals prevailed in their series opener against the Minnesota Twins, 8-6. After losing their first three games of their current road trip, the Royals have won three out of their last four, including their last two. Josh Rojas, called up earlier […]

Royals Review

Royals at Twins, Thursday, June 4

Welcome back to Thursday baseball. I had a couple of weeks off to recharge the ol’ game thread and recap batteries. The Royals played every other day of the week, so let’s see how they di— Oh. Oh, no. Well, on the bright side, they took the series from the Reds in Cincinnati. Going into […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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