Diamondbacks vs Royals starting pitchers
- Alec Marsh for Kansas City Royals
- Jordan Montgomery for Arizona Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
Diamondbacks |
Royals |
| Hits |
861 (8th) |
836 (Tied-13th) |
| Batting Average |
.252 (9th) |
.250 (10th) |
| Runs Batted In |
474 (4th) |
456 (9th) |
| Runs |
495 (3rd) |
469 (9th) |
| Home Runs |
106 (16th) |
105 (Tied-17th) |
| Walks |
337 (6th) |
268 (28th) |
| Stolen Bases |
62 (17th) |
83 (8th) |
| Strikeouts |
802 (21st) |
692 (29th) |
| Pitches |
14956 (8th) |
14014 (27th) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/22/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
W |
10-4 |
| 7/21/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
4-1 |
| 7/20/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
6-1 |
| 7/19/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
7-1 |
| 7/14/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
L |
5-4 |
Arizona Diamondbacks recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/22/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
10-4 |
| 7/21/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
2-1 F/10 |
| 7/20/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
3-0 |
| 7/19/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
5-2 |
| 7/14/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
8-7 |
Diamondbacks vs Royals predictions
So, let’s talk about what to expect from some key Arizona Diamondbacks players in their upcoming game against the Kansas City Royals. Starting with Ketel Marte, who’s been swinging a hot bat with a batting average hovering around .291 this season, he’s likely to continue his solid performance. Moving to the outfield, Corbin Carroll, known for his blend of speed and contact, might just spark some crucial plays, creating both scoring and stealing opportunities. Then, of course, we can’t overlook Christian Walker; with his power-hitting ability, evidenced by his 22 homers so far, he’s likely to be a significant threat at the plate.
Switching gears to the Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. is definitely a player to keep an eye on. Batting an impressive .341, he’s not just a hit machine but also clutch with runners in scoring position. Salvador Perez, another key figure, always poses a home run threat every time he steps into the box. Given his track record of 18 homers this season, he might just add to that tally. Lastly, we can’t forget about the emerging talent of Vinnie Pasquantino, who although new to the league, shows promising ability to drive in critical runs.
Based on these player projections and considering the home advantage at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals might just have the edge in this matchup. They seem to be catching a good rhythm at the right time, especially with their hitters finding their stride. While the Diamondback’s lineup has its strengths, the Royals’ blend of youthful energy and experienced players performing in key moments could tilt the game in their favor. It’s shaping up to be an exciting game, but my nod goes to Kansas City taking this one.
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- MJ Melendez (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Christian Chamberlain (RP): Out
- Dan Altavilla (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Kyle Wright (SP): 60-Day-IL
Arizona Diamondbacks injuries
- Jordan Montgomery (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Merrill Kelly (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Blake Walston (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Eduardo Rodriguez (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Drey Jameson (RP): 60-Day-IL
Diamondbacks vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Tue 8:10 PM |
| Temperature |
86° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
