Kansas City Royals News & Updates
The Kansas City Royals were 68-90, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals held off the Chicago White Sox 5-4 at Kauffman Stadium.
The numbers aren't lying. 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all. Also weighing on the score: opponents putting up 6.3 per game. The staff is struggling.
Royals Game on September 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Randy Dobnak (3-4, 3.08 ERA) vs David Sandlin (2-2, 6.29 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 59°F, Wind 12 mph |
Royals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals held off the Chicago White Sox 5-4 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Carter Jensen went 3-4.
- Maikel Garcia went 3-3 with 3 RBI.
Royals Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
82 | 76 | .519 | L1 | |
|
White Sox
|
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81 | 77 | .513 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
75 | 84 | .472 | 7.5 | W2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
74 | 85 | .465 | 8.5 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
68 | 90 | .430 | 14.0 | W1 |
Kansas City Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Royals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .237 | .777 | 76 | |
| 23 | .283 | .820 | 71 | |
| 19 | .228 | .644 | 74 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-9 | 3.33 | 1.11 | 194.1 | |
| 2-3 | 3.43 | 1.30 | 44.2 | |
| 9-8 | 3.92 | 1.20 | 172.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Royals News
The Kansas City Royals' season limped to a close with a disheartening loss to the Chicago White Sox, reinforcing the harsh reality of a 67-90 record. Seth Lugo's disappointing year ended with another shaky outing, allowing four runs over just 3 1/3 innings, highlighting the struggles on the mound that plagued the team all season. While Maikel Garcia and Carter Jensen attempted to provide some spark, it was too little too late for a lineup that never found its rhythm. As the offseason looms, the Royals face tough decisions, notably around Brett Squires, whose Minor League Hitter of the Year accolade puts him at a crossroads within the organization. Despite extending manager Matt Quatraro's contract, the franchise is left pondering how to turn the page from this lost season.
Royals Upcoming Schedule
The Kansas City Royals host the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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