Guardians vs Royals starting pitchers
Guardians vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
Guardians |
Royals |
| Hits |
636 (19th) |
661 (14th) |
| Batting Average |
.245 (14th) |
.243 (16th) |
| Runs Batted In |
365 (7th) |
361 (8th) |
| Runs |
394 (5th) |
372 (12th) |
| Home Runs |
92 (Tied-8th) |
79 (17th) |
| Walks |
237 (Tied-18th) |
230 (22nd) |
| Stolen Bases |
71 (8th) |
72 (7th) |
| Strikeouts |
566 (28th) |
578 (26th) |
| Pitches |
11115 (27th) |
11467 (21st) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/26/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
5-1 |
| 6/25/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
L |
2-1 |
| 6/24/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
4-1 |
| 6/23/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
4-0 |
| 6/22/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
6-0 |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/26/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
L |
4-2 |
| 6/25/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
10-8 |
| 6/24/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
3-2 |
| 6/23/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
6-5 |
| 6/22/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
6-3 |
Guardians vs Royals predictions
Heading into the game at Kauffman Stadium, all eyes are likely to be on a few key players from the Cleveland Guardians, who've been showing up strong this season. For instance, Jose Ramirez continues to be a driving force, posing a serious threat at the plate with his impressive home run tally and RBIs. We can expect him to be a central figure in this matchup, likely adding to his stats. Another player to watch is Steven Kwan, whose on-base skills and speed transform him into a crucial top-of-the-order guy for setting the table. Given his recent form, it wouldn't be surprising to see him snag a couple of hits and perhaps swipe a base.
On the flip side, the Kansas City Royals have their own set of aces to play. Bobby Witt Jr. stands out not just for his batting average but for his ability to change games with his all-around skills. Whether it's knocking one out of the park or making pivotal plays in the field, he's bound to be a highlight. Salvador Perez typically brings power and veteran presence, and given his knack for timely hits, he could very well drive in crucial runs. Expect MJ Melendez to also try to make his mark, contributing both at the plate and behind it with his defensive prowess.
As for predicting the outcome, given the blend of strong pitching and key hitters heating up for the Guardians, they might have the edge over the Royals in this evenly poised series. The Royals, though formidable at home, might find Cleveland’s balanced attack challenging to handle. Pitching could be the deciding factor and with Ben Lively's solid ERA leading the charge for the Guardians, they might just tip the scale in their favor. It’s setting up to be a tight contest, but Cleveland could potentially pull through with a narrow victory.
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Guardians vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Thu 8:10 PM |
| TV |
FS1 |
| Temperature |
83° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
