Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 20-31, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals came up short against the Seattle Mariners 0-2 at Kauffman Stadium.
Not a great stretch. 1-6 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. Making it worse, 1.9 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.
Royals Game on May 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Stephen Kolek (2-0, 4.24 ERA) vs George Kirby (5-3, 3.45 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Royals.TV, Mariners.TV, FS1, FS1 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 54°F, Wind 6 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals came up short against the Seattle Mariners 0-2 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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31 | 22 | .585 | W7 | |
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White Sox
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26 | 24 | .520 | 3.5 | W1 |
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Twins
|
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24 | 27 | .471 | 6.0 | W2 |
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Royals
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20 | 31 | .392 | 10.0 | L4 |
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Tigers
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20 | 32 | .385 | 10.5 | L7 |
Kansas City Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .294 | .836 | 23 | |
| 6 | .228 | .710 | 19 | |
| 8 | .206 | .614 | 21 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.70 | 1.03 | 63.1 | |
| 1-4 | 3.68 | 1.40 | 58.2 | |
| 2-3 | 4.72 | 1.45 | 47.2 |
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 | |
| 6.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals were shut out by the Seattle Mariners, losing 2-0 in a game that highlighted their ongoing offensive struggles, limping to just four hits, all singles. Bobby Witt Jr. couldn't find his rhythm, striking out twice, while Vinnie Pasquantino's early single was the only glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak performance. With the Royals now sitting at 20-30, having won just one of their last seven games and averaging a dismal 2.1 runs per game, the frustration is palpable among fans. The team’s recent moves,designating Elías Díaz for assignment and signing pitchers Luke Jackson and Génesis Cabrera to minor league deals,only underscore the desperation to shake things up. As the Royals face a struggling division rival in Detroit, one can't help but wonder if the Royals are inching closer to rock bottom themselves.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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