Royals vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Tanner Bibee for Cleveland Guardians
- Brady Singer for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Guardians |
| Hits |
523 (8th) |
472 (21st) |
| Batting Average |
.253 (7th) |
.238 (16th) |
| Runs Batted In |
292 (5th) |
281 (7th) |
| Runs |
302 (7th) |
306 (Tied-3rd) |
| Home Runs |
64 (15th) |
66 (13th) |
| Walks |
172 (Tied-25th) |
188 (19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
58 (6th) |
57 (7th) |
| Strikeouts |
436 (29th) |
447 (27th) |
| Pitches |
8739 (24th) |
8531 (28th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/4/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
8-5 |
| 6/2/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
L |
5-2 |
| 6/1/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
3-2 |
| 5/31/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
7-1 |
| 5/29/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
7-4 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/4/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
L |
8-5 |
| 6/2/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
W |
4-3 |
| 6/1/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
7-3 |
| 5/31/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
11-8 |
| 5/30/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
7-6 |
Royals vs Guardians predictions
It's shaping up to be an exciting clash between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Guardians. For the Royals, keep an eye on Bobby Witt Jr., who's been swinging a hot bat with a batting average over .300 and leading the team in home runs and RBIs. Another player to watch is Salvador Perez. Despite the challenges behind the plate, he continues to contribute significantly on the offensive side, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him drive in a couple of crucial runs tonight. On the mound, Brady Singer needs to maintain his impressive ERA of 2.63 to give the Royals a solid start.
Switching over to the Cleveland Guardians, Jose Ramirez appears primed to make an impact, considering his team-leading 16 homers and 58 RBIs. Ramirez has consistently shown he can change the game with a single swing. Tanner Bibee will take the hill for the Guardians, and his performances have been promising with a strong strikeout record this season. Watch for newcomers like Steven Kwan too; his ability to get on base and speed could be pivotal in building early pressure on the Royals.
Given the current form and statistics, this game promises to be tightly contested. However, considering the stronger home record of the Guardians and the consistent depth they've shown in both their lineup and bullpen, I'm leaning towards a Cleveland win tonight. Their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, especially at Progressive Field, might just tip the scales in what I expect to be a closely fought battle.
Cleveland Guardians injuries
- Chase DeLauter (RF): Day-To-Day
- Franco Aleman (RP): Day-To-Day
- James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Nic Enright (RP): Day-To-Day
- Eli Morgan (RP): 15-Day-IL
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Michael Massey (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Andrew Hoffmann (P): Day-To-Day
- Kris Bubic (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Cayden Wallace (3B): Day-To-Day
- Gavin Cross (RF): Day-To-Day
Royals vs Guardians game info
| Venue |
Progressive Field |
| Location |
Cleveland, Ohio |
| First pitch |
Thu 1:10 PM |
| Temperature |
69° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
