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The Kansas City Royals were 38-56, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were beaten by the New York Mets 3-7 at Citi Field.

Royals Daily Vibe Check
48°
Lukewarm
last night's loss

Could tip either way. The 4-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. At least averaging 6.3 runs a game. The offense is holding up its end.

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Royals Game on July 10

Opponent:Baltimore Orioles (43-51)
Location:Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Luinder Avila (4-3, 5.05 ERA) vs Brandon Young (7-2, 3.38 ERA)
TV Broadcast:MASN, Royals.TV
Forecast:🌤️ Mostly sunny, 74°F, Wind 3 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals were beaten by the New York Mets 3-7 at Citi Field.

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Highlights

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
4745.511 L3
Guardians
4846.511 W1
Twins
4648.4892.0 L1
Tigers
4350.4624.5 W5
Royals
3856.40410.0 L2

Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
22
Carter Jensen
 13.246.75049
7
Bobby Witt Jr.
 13.288.82339
14
Jac Caglianone
 14.257.77634

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
41
Daniel Lynch IV
 2-22.410.9637.1
52
Michael Wacha
 5-73.771.19119.1
46
John Schreiber
 0-33.531.2935.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
15
Lane Thomas
 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
19
Michael Massey
 4 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
12
Nick Loftin
 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
2
Tyler Tolbert
 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
52
Michael Wacha
 7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
74
Jose Cuas
 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Royals News

The Kansas City Royals stumbled again, this time losing to the New York Mets 6-2, continuing a trend of inconsistency that has plagued them this season. Despite a promising offensive surge with 5.9 runs per game over the last week, the team's pitching continues to falter, allowing at least four runs in three consecutive games. On a brighter note, Vinnie Pasquantino is on track to return from the injured list, potentially bringing much-needed stability to the lineup. However, with a dismal 38-55 record and whispers of a trade deadline fire sale, the Royals find themselves at a crossroads. Michael Wacha's upcoming All-Star appearance is a highlight, but it also raises concerns about the organization's direction as they might be positioned to sell key assets rather than build for the future.

Sources
Wacha moves past 1st-half finale as he preps for 2nd All-Star Game
MLB.com
Wacha moves past 1st-half finale as he preps for 2nd All-Star Game
NEW YORK -- Thursday marked Michael Wacha’s last game before heading to Philadelphia to participate in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. He was selected by the league to make his second career All-Star appearance and his first as a member of the Royals. Unfortunately, Wacha had an
 Pasquantino (hamate fracture) aiming to return from IL on Friday
MLB.com
Pasquantino (hamate fracture) aiming to return from IL on Friday
NEW YORK -- Royals manager Matt Quatraro indicated that first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will likely come off the 10-day injured list and play in the series opener against the Orioles on Friday night at Camden Yards. Pasquantino has missed almost a month because of a right hamate bone fracture. At
 Royals appear to be on verge of injury return that could change landscape of entire lineup
Kingsofkauffman
Royals appear to be on verge of injury return that could change landscape of entire lineup
The Royals' lineup has been up and down all season, but perhaps stability is right around the corner with the impending return of Vinnie Pasquantino.
 Royals Rumors: MLB insider suggests KC could be headed for trade deadline disaster
Kingsofkauffman
Royals Rumors: MLB insider suggests KC could be headed for trade deadline disaster
The Royals are all but gearing up to sell at the trade deadline. However, perhaps two of their biggest assets may still be in Kansas City when all is said and done.
 Royals Expected To Maintain High Asking Price On Wacha, Lugo
Mlbtraderumors
Royals Expected To Maintain High Asking Price On Wacha, Lugo
The Royals have been one of the more disappointing teams in MLB. They’re alongside the Angels as the two worst teams in the American League, the only AL clubs completely buried in the playoff picture. That theoretically positions them as deadline sellers. However, as explored on the MLBTR podcast this week, Kansas City doesn’t have […]
 Royals meekly lose to Mets, drop series finale
Royals Review
Royals meekly lose to Mets, drop series finale
The Royals failed to capitalize on the chance to take two straight series as they fell to the Mets, 7-3, Thursday afternoon. Kansas City led the game going into the bottom of the fifth, but for the third straight game, they allowed New York to score at least four runs in an inning, this time […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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