Guardians vs Royals starting pitchers
Guardians vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
Guardians |
Royals |
| Hits |
643 (18th) |
667 (14th) |
| Batting Average |
.245 (13th) |
.243 (15th) |
| Runs Batted In |
366 (8th) |
363 (Tied-9th) |
| Runs |
395 (5th) |
374 (Tied-11th) |
| Home Runs |
92 (Tied-8th) |
79 (Tied-17th) |
| Walks |
240 (19th) |
231 (Tied-21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
71 (9th) |
73 (7th) |
| Strikeouts |
577 (27th) |
586 (26th) |
| Pitches |
11261 (27th) |
11565 (22nd) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/28/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
10-3 |
| 6/27/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
2-1 |
| 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 |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/28/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
10-3 |
| 6/27/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
2-1 |
| 6/26/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
L |
4-2 |
| 6/25/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
10-8 |
| 6/24/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
3-2 |
Guardians vs Royals predictions
Ah, the stage is set for another thrilling clash between the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Looking at the Guardians lineup, Jose Ramirez appears set for a strong performance, thanks in part to his impressive stats from the season. His ability to connect with the ball could make all the difference in this game. Meanwhile, Tanner Bibee, who's been quite effective from the mound this year, might be another key player with his sharp pitching expected to limit the Royals' scoring opportunities. Gabriel Arias is another one to watch, with projections hinting at a solid outing at the plate which could provide those crucial extra bases for the team.
Switching dugouts to the Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. is a player that can't be overlooked. With a batting average over .300, he's likely to be a significant thorn in the side of Cleveland's pitchers. Not to be outshone, Cole Ragans on the mound could definitely make life difficult for the Guardians' batters. His ERA hovering around 3.00 paired with those high strikeout numbers might just spell trouble for Cleveland. Another player to watch is Salvador Perez, especially considering his power-hitting capabilities which could see him driving in crucial runs if given the chance.
As for predicting who'll come out on top in this matchup, it seems like a tight contest is on the cards. Both teams have strong potential game-changers in their lineup, but with the current momentum and the advantage of home turf, the Kansas City Royals might just have the upper edge. Cole Ragans’ pitching form and Bobby Witt Jr.'s consistent hitting might combine just right to secure a win for Kansas City in what promises to be a closely fought game. So, if I had to put my money on it, I’d lean towards a Royals victory – but, of course, in the game of baseball, anything can happen!
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Guardians vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Sat 4:10 PM |
| Temperature |
87° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
