Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 61-75, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals bested the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 at Progressive Field.
Ticking along. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. Also helping: the 3-run win last night carries weight here.
Royals Game on August 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Daniel Lynch IV (4-4, 2.93 ERA) vs Foster Griffin (15-4, 3.19 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals bested the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Carter Jensen went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
71 | 63 | .530 | W3 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
68 | 67 | .504 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
64 | 71 | .474 | 7.5 | L3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
62 | 72 | .463 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
61 | 75 | .449 | 11.0 | W2 |
Kansas City Royals are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +22 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .283 | .833 | 66 | |
| 19 | .223 | .724 | 61 | |
| 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.41 | 1.22 | 33.2 | |
| 2-2 | 1.92 | 1.37 | 51.2 | |
| 8-8 | 3.32 | 1.10 | 170.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 9.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Royals News
Michael Wacha is proving to be a game-changer for the Kansas City Royals, striking out 10 batters against the Guardians in yet another dominant performance, making it clear that other teams missed a huge opportunity at the trade deadline. With the Royals soaring to a 6-1 record over the last week, they’re riding a wave of momentum that’s reflected in their +23 run differential during that stretch. The offense is heating up, with Bobby Witt Jr. turning heads and being highlighted as a top home run pick for Friday's game. Meanwhile, the recent recall of Anthony Gose adds an intriguing layer to the roster, reminding fans of the unconventional paths players take in baseball. The Royals are showing signs of life as they prepare to face the Guardians again, and with Wacha leading the charge, there’s reason to believe the excitement can continue.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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