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The Kansas City Royals were 49-71, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals couldn’t hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-6 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check
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A rough patch, by the numbers. 12 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested. Making it worse, 3-4 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.

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Royals Game on August 11

Opponent:Los Angeles Dodgers (71-48)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Michael Wacha (5-8, 3.44 ERA) vs Blake Snell (0-1, 12.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Royals.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 7 mph

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals couldn’t hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-6 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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Highlights

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
6156.521 W2
Twins
5961.4923.5 W1
Tigers
5860.4923.5 W2
Guardians
5861.4874.0 L2
Royals
4971.40813.5 L2

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

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
14
Jac Caglianone
 21.266.80652
22
Carter Jensen
 16.226.71755
7
Bobby Witt Jr.
 13.282.80142

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
41
Daniel Lynch IV
 4-32.451.0147.2
62
Randy Dobnak
 2-12.001.3336.0
61
Nate Pearson
 2-02.811.2925.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
14
Jac Caglianone
 7 hits, 3 HR, 7 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

Royals News

After another disappointing loss, this time to the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the Royals are left grappling with their struggling bullpen, which once again failed to protect a slim lead. Despite the standout performances from Bobby Witt Jr. and Jac Caglianone, who continues to swing a hot bat, the 6-5 defeat underscores the team's ongoing issues, specifically their inability to close out games. Adding to the chaos, veteran Craig Kimbrel's recent signing raises eyebrows, as the Royals attempt to address their bullpen woes while parting ways with Justin Topa. On the brighter side, a recent trade acquisition, Jacob Berry, is making headlines down in Triple-A, hinting at a glimmer of hope for the franchise's future. With a record of 49-70, the Royals need to find consistency fast, as they prepare for the next challenge against the Dodgers.

Sources
Royals battle, almost spoil Skubal's LA debut as Caglianone stays hot
MLB.com
Royals battle, almost spoil Skubal's LA debut as Caglianone stays hot
LOS ANGELES -- Despite coming up short, the Royals played pesky baseball Monday night while taking on the game’s best. Facing the reigning back-to-back World Series champions with reigning back-to-back American League Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal making his Dodger Stadium debut, the Royals battled hard with tough at-bats
 Royals may've fleeced Marlins in post-deadline trade as secret weapon quickly emerges in Triple-A
Kingsofkauffman
Royals may've fleeced Marlins in post-deadline trade as secret weapon quickly emerges in Triple-A
It may've flown under the radar, but the Royals' minor trade for Jacob Berry is paying off big time right now, with strong early returns from Triple-A Omaha.
 Royals signing Craig Kimbrel is bizarre legacy move that complicates their stretch run
Kingsofkauffman
Royals signing Craig Kimbrel is bizarre legacy move that complicates their stretch run
The Royals have bullpen issues and could use new faces to get through the rest of their season. However, the signing of Craig Kimbrel is definitely an odd one.
 Royals Sign Craig Kimbrel
Mlbtraderumors
Royals Sign Craig Kimbrel
August 10: The Royals have now officially announced their Kimbrel signing. Right-hander Easton McGee was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding active roster move. The 40-man had a vacancy, so no further moves were required. August 9: The Royals have signed veteran right-hander Craig Kimbrel to a Major League contract, the New York Post’s […]
 Royals Release Justin Topa
Mlbtraderumors
Royals Release Justin Topa
The Royals released veteran right-handed reliever Justin Topa from their Triple-A affiliate in Omaha, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d signed a minor league deal with Kansas City in early July but is once again a free agent. The 35-year-old Topa opened the season in the Twins’ bullpen. He’d spent the prior two seasons […]
 Royals bullpen melts down again in loss to Dodgers
Royals Review
Royals bullpen melts down again in loss to Dodgers
Well, I’m not sure what I expected. The Royals stars (Witt, Cags) were showing out both offensively and defensively, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the moribund bullpen in a 6-5 loss to the Dodgers that was full of punch-counterpunch. The 6th inning was the key part. The Royals held a 3-2 lead and Noah […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

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

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