Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 37-54, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals pummeled the Philadelphia Phillies 15-1 at Kauffman Stadium.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Last night's win by 14 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. The catch: 11 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Royals Game on July 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Seth Lugo (3-6, 4.20 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Royals.TV |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals pummeled the Philadelphia Phillies 15-1 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 22 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tyler Tolbert went 5-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Salvador Perez went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Nick Loftin went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
- Starling Marte went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Luke Maile went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Lane Thomas went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jac Caglianone went 2-6 with 2 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
47 | 42 | .528 | W2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
47 | 44 | .516 | 1.0 | L2 |
|
Twins
|
|
44 | 47 | .484 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
40 | 50 | .444 | 7.5 | W2 |
|
Royals
|
|
37 | 54 | .407 | 11.0 | W2 |
Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .247 | .752 | 47 | |
| 12 | .292 | .831 | 36 | |
| 14 | .259 | .782 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.50 | 0.97 | 36.0 | |
| 5-6 | 3.45 | 1.16 | 114.2 | |
| 0-3 | 3.09 | 1.23 | 35.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .7 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals exploded for 15 runs in a remarkable turnaround against the Philadelphia Phillies, defying expectations by chasing Cy Young candidate Sandy Sánchez before the fourth inning, a testament to the unpredictable nature of baseball. This offensive eruption, marked by 22 hits, is a welcome sight for a team languishing at 36-54, but it can't mask the fact that the Royals are still in a freefall this season. As the trade deadline looms, rumors swirl about selling off players like Lane Thomas, and roster turnover continues with the recent claim of Eric Cerantola by the Giants. With this win, the Royals have given fans a glimmer of hope, but the road ahead remains steep, as they prepare to face tougher opponents in New York and Baltimore after this brief home stand.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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