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The Kansas City Royals were 49-69, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals topped the Chicago Cubs 6-3 at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check
49°
▲18
Lukewarm
last night's win

A mixed bag this week. Won by 3 last night and the score reflects it. Working against that, a -6 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.

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Royals Game on August 09

Opponent:Chicago Cubs (68-50)
Location:Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Randy Dobnak (2-0, 1.16 ERA) vs Matthew Boyd (7-1, 3.59 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Marquee Sports Network, Royals.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals topped the Chicago Cubs 6-3 at Kauffman Stadium.

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Highlights

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
6056.517 W1
Twins
5860.4923.0 L1
Guardians
5860.4923.0 L1
Tigers
5760.4873.5 W1
Royals
4969.41512.0 W1

Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
14
Jac Caglianone
 20.264.80049
22
Carter Jensen
 16.227.72255
7
Bobby Witt Jr.
 13.286.81042

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
62
Randy Dobnak
 2-01.161.1931.0
41
Daniel Lynch IV
 4-32.451.0147.2
61
Nate Pearson
 2-02.811.2925.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
7
Bobby Witt Jr.
 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
14
Jac Caglianone
 7 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
65
Noah Cameron
 8.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
52
Michael Wacha
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
46
John Schreiber
 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Royals News

Jac Caglianone continues to be a bright spot for the Kansas City Royals, showcasing his power with two home runs and a four-hit night that helped the team secure a rare victory. In a season where the Royals have struggled, evidenced by their recent 2-5 stretch and a -11 run differential, Caglianone's emergence is a breath of fresh air. Salvador Perez is also proving to be the backbone of the team, fostering growth in young pitchers like Noah Cameron when he's behind the plate. Meanwhile, Andrew Velazquez's decision to opt for free agency adds another layer to the team's ongoing roster shuffle. With the Royals now sitting at 48-69, the hopes for a turnaround hinge on players like Caglianone stepping up consistently, especially as they prepare for another match against the Cubs.

Sources
Put on a show, Jac! Caglianone clobbers 2 monster HRs in 4-hit night
MLB.com
Put on a show, Jac! Caglianone clobbers 2 monster HRs in 4-hit night
KANSAS CITY -- Two nights ago, Salvador Perez was mic’d up on ESPN and talking about his teammate hitting in front of him in the lineup, Jac Caglianone. “For me, he’s the strongest young guy I’ve ever met in my life,” Perez said. “Lifting, the other day, he was 600
 Salvador Perez's impact can't be overlooked in Noah Cameron's rise in Royals rotation
Kingsofkauffman
Salvador Perez's impact can't be overlooked in Noah Cameron's rise in Royals rotation
Noah Cameron has thrived over his last three outings. But what can't be ignored is how strong he's looked when Salvador Peres is catching for him.
 Andrew Velazquez Elects Free Agency
Mlbtraderumors
Andrew Velazquez Elects Free Agency
Veteran infielder Andrew Velazquez has rejected an outright assignment and chosen free agency, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. The Royals designated him for assignment earlier this week when Bobby Witt Jr. returned from the IL. Velazquez appeared in six games with Kansas City. He went 1-for-15 with a stolen base as a part-timer at shortstop […]
 Jac Caglianone powers Royals to a victory
Royals Review
Jac Caglianone powers Royals to a victory
Jac Caglianone was the first Royal to get 12 or more total bases in a game since Lorenzo Cain had his three-home run game against the Yankees on May 10, 2016 and the Royals won 6-3. It was also the first time a Royal had hit four extra-base hits in a game since Kendrys Morales’ […]
 Royals vs Cubs, August 8 live discussion
Royals Review
Royals vs Cubs, August 8 live discussion
The Royals fell to the Cubs in the opener thanks to a terrific start from the Cubs’ newest acquisition, Kevin Gausman, but they get a chance at revenge against the Cubs’ newest acquisition, Clay Holmes, tonight. I wrote about Holmes a bit last week when I pondered how the Royals could try to replace Michael […]
 Los Angeles Angels’ 2026 Trade Deadline Recap
Justbaseball
Los Angeles Angels’ 2026 Trade Deadline Recap
The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2014 season with a 98-64 record, which was good enough to earn them the No. 1 seed in the postseason. They matched up with the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series but ultimately got swept in three games. This was the last time the Angels saw […] The post Los Angeles Angels’ 2026 Trade Deadline Recap appeared first on Just Baseball.

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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