Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 49-73, 5th in the AL Central. The Kansas City Royals did not play yesterday.
The score reflects some real issues. Going 1-6 lately. That drags everything down. Also weighing on the score: the -12 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Royals Game on August 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Seth Lugo (5-7, 4.41 ERA) vs Grayson Rodriguez (3-5, 7.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, Royals.TV |
Royals Score & Recap
The Kansas City Royals did not play yesterday.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
62 | 58 | .517 | L1 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
60 | 61 | .496 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
60 | 63 | .488 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Guardians
|
|
59 | 63 | .484 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
49 | 73 | .402 | 14.0 | L4 |
Kansas City Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .268 | .806 | 53 | |
| 16 | .222 | .707 | 55 | |
| 16 | .216 | .631 | 52 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 2.88 | 1.02 | 50.0 | |
| 2-0 | 2.70 | 1.24 | 26.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.00 | 1.33 | 36.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals continue to stumble through a lost season, now standing at a dismal 49-73 after yesterday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers. Amid the bleakness, the team has signed former All-Star Tony Gonsolin, a move that seems more about the future than the present, as he lands on the 15-day injured list right away. Injuries plague the roster further, with Salvador Perez's absence becoming a larger issue than many acknowledge, impacting both leadership and performance. Meanwhile, Maikel Garcia is cautiously working his way back in rehab, but with a 1-6 record this past week and a -12 run differential, it’s clear this team needs to focus on development and talent evaluation for next season. The Royals are in full-on rebuilding mode, and the next two months are crucial for identifying pieces that could contribute in 2027.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals host the Athletics for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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