The Kansas City Royals will face off against the Cleveland Guardians in an exciting matchup, with the Guardians currently holding a 1-0 series advantage. This game is set to take place on Tuesday at 1:10 p.m. EDT.
Game Details
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date and Time: Tuesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
- Location: Cleveland
Pitching Matchup
- Royals Pitcher: Noah Cameron (1-0, 1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 5 strikeouts)
- Guardians Pitcher: Gavin Williams (1-1, 2.25 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)
Team Performances
The Guardians finished last season with an overall record of 88-74 and a home record of 45-36. They averaged 2.6 extra base hits per game, which included 1.0 home run on average.
This season, the Royals hold a 5-5 overall record, including a 2-2 mark on the road. Their hitters boast a collective .335 on-base percentage, ranking seventh in Major League Baseball.
Top Players
- Guardians:
- Chase DeLauter: 5 home runs, 3 walks, 9 RBIs, batting .286
- Steven Kwan: 10 for 36, 2 doubles, 1 home run, 3 RBIs in last 10 games
- Royals:
- Salvador Perez: Leads team with 2 home runs, slugging .395
- Kyle Isbel: 12 for 27, 2 home runs, 5 RBIs in last 10 games
Recent Performance
Both teams have shown mixed results in their last 10 games. The Guardians have a record of 5-5, hitting .178 and posting a 3.48 ERA. They have been outscored by eight runs.
The Royals also sit at 5-5, with a .256 batting average and a 4.29 ERA. They have been outscored by three runs.
Injury Report
- Guardians Injuries:
- Gabriel Arias: Day-to-day (lower body)
- George Valera: 10-Day IL (calf)
- Andrew Walters: 15-Day IL (lat)
- Hunter Gaddis: 15-Day IL (forearm)
- Royals Injuries:
- Bailey Falter: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Carlos Estevez: 15-Day IL (foot)
- Stephen Kolek: 15-Day IL (oblique)
- James McArthur: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
This matchup promises to be an intriguing contest as both teams look to improve their standings and gain momentum in the series, particularly the Royals as they seek to level the series against the Guardians, who currently have the edge.
