Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 19-27, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 2-4 at Busch Stadium.
Hard to feel good about the data. 1-6 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. Making it worse, getting outscored by 8 in a week. That tanks the score.
Royals Game on May 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Stephen Kolek (1-0, 6.75 ERA) vs Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Cardinals.TV, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 2-4 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jac Caglianone went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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25 | 22 | .532 | W1 | |
|
White Sox
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23 | 22 | .511 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Twins
|
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20 | 26 | .435 | 4.5 | L2 |
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Tigers
|
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20 | 26 | .435 | 4.5 | L1 |
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Royals
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19 | 27 | .413 | 5.5 | L6 |
Kansas City Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .309 | .886 | 23 | |
| 6 | .237 | .741 | 19 | |
| 3 | .264 | .735 | 18 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.83 | 0.99 | 57.1 | |
| 3-2 | 4.11 | 1.23 | 50.1 | |
| 1-3 | 3.76 | 1.42 | 52.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals are in a tailspin after dropping their sixth straight game, losing 4-2 to the St. Louis Cardinals, and their recent struggles have left them sinking to fifth place in the division with a disappointing 19-26 record. Bobby Witt Jr. continues to shine with a solid .309 batting average, but the offense as a whole has stalled, managing just a few runs against a pitcher who shouldn't have overwhelmed them. Now, they face a rain delay, further complicating their efforts to rebound. Adding to the woes, reliever Matt Strahm has been placed on the Injured List, putting more pressure on an already taxed bullpen. With whispers of potential trades like Luis Arraez from the Giants circulating, the Royals need a jolt,fast,before this season slips away.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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