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The Kansas City Royals were 46-64, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals fell just short against the Minnesota Twins 3-4 at Target Field.

Royals Daily Vibe Check
47°
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Lukewarm
dominant pitching

It's a wash right now. Holding teams to 2.7 runs a game. That's the foundation right now. On the other hand, the bats at 3.0 R/G this week. That's not getting it done.

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Royals Game on July 31

Opponent:Colorado Rockies (42-67)
Location:Coors Field
First Pitch:08:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Michael Wacha (5-7, 3.60 ERA) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (10-4, 4.69 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rockies.TV, Royals.TV

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals fell just short against the Minnesota Twins 3-4 at Target Field.

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Highlights

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
5751.528 W2
Guardians
5654.5092.0 W1
Twins
5555.5003.0 W1
Tigers
5158.4686.5 L1
Royals
4664.41812.0 L1

Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
22
Carter Jensen
 14.235.72553
14
Jac Caglianone
 17.254.76840
13
Salvador Perez
 15.212.62845

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
41
Daniel Lynch IV
 4-22.000.9345.0
62
Randy Dobnak
 1-01.041.1926.0
52
Michael Wacha
 5-73.601.17132.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
2
Tyler Tolbert
 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
65
Noah Cameron
 8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Royals News

The Kansas City Royals once again felt the sting of a devastating defeat, falling 4-3 to the Minnesota Twins in heartbreaking walk-off fashion after leading for most of the game. Noah Cameron turned in a career-best performance, only to be let down by a bullpen that coughed up yet another lead, marking the ninth time this season the Royals have lost in such a manner. Meanwhile, looming trade deadline rumors suggest the Royals are hesitant to move core players, despite the need for a rebuild, focusing instead on dealing expiring contracts. With a record of 46-63, the team is grappling with the dual pressures of roster management and finding a way to gain momentum as they prepare for tomorrow's game against the Twins.

Sources
Cameron's career-best outing spoiled by Twins' heartbreaking two-out rally
MLB.com
Cameron's career-best outing spoiled by Twins' heartbreaking two-out rally
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Royals were one out -- one pitch \-\- away from ending Thursday’s game in Minnesota, shaking hands and enjoying a happy flight to Denver. But in the span of four batters, the Twins erased a three-run deficit and sent the Royals packing after completing a stunning comeback.
 Royals' questionable trade deadline strategy could look even worse after insider's latest intel
Kingsofkauffman
Royals' questionable trade deadline strategy could look even worse after insider's latest intel
It was already known that the Royals might be stingy at the trade deadline, but according to Mark Feinsand, their trade hesitancy may go even further.
 History suggests Royals won't trade Lane Thomas to AL Central rival at deadline despite rumors
Kingsofkauffman
History suggests Royals won't trade Lane Thomas to AL Central rival at deadline despite rumors
The Guardians traded for Thomas once and watched him struggle. Kansas City has every reason to move him but history says it won't be back to Cleveland.
 Yankees, Braves, Rangers Among Teams Looking For Right-Handed Outfielder
Mlbtraderumors
Yankees, Braves, Rangers Among Teams Looking For Right-Handed Outfielder
Right-handed bats are at a premium this deadline. The Mariners and Phillies were already known to be looking for help against lefty pitching, but there’s ample competition for righty-hitting outfielders in particular. Jorge Castillo of ESPN and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com each report that the Yankees have been seeking a right-handed hitting outfielder — a […]
 Royals Focused Primarily On Moving Rental Players
Mlbtraderumors
Royals Focused Primarily On Moving Rental Players
The Royals are obvious deadline sellers, but their efforts over the next few days will focus primarily on trading players on expiring contracts, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Feinsand quotes an executive with another club who indicates that Kansas City plans on trying to contend next season and hasn’t been keen on discussing players signed/controlled […]
 For the ninth time this season, Royals lose in walk-off fashion
Royals Review
For the ninth time this season, Royals lose in walk-off fashion
Despite a gem spun by Noah Cameron, the Royals lost today, 4-3. The Minnesota Twins won on a walk-off Grand Slam by Kody Clemens off Matt Strahm. It is the ninth time this season that the Royals have lost via walk-off, and the second time the bullpen has allowed a walk-off Grand Slam. Before the […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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