A series opener between the Kansas City Royals (41-32) and Oakland Athletics (26-48) is on deck Tuesday at 9:40 PM ET, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Athletics and Royals will clash in a three-game series, which concludes on Thursday. For details and insights on the series as it happens, read on.
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How to Watch Athletics vs. Royals Series on TV or Streaming
- Tuesday at 9:40 PM ET (Hogan Harris vs. Alec Marsh): BSKC | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 9:40 PM ET (Luis Medina vs. Cole Ragans): BSKC | Watch on Fubo
- Thursday at 3:37 PM ET (Mitch Spence vs. Seth Lugo): BSKC | Watch on Fubo
Around the League
Athletics’ Leading Hitters
- JJ Bleday has 67 hits with 19 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs and 32 walks. He has driven in 25 runs.
- Abraham Toro has 70 hits with 14 doubles, a triple, six home runs, 11 walks and 24 RBI. He’s also stolen three bases.
- Brent Rooker has 12 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs, 25 walks and 41 RBI (55 total hits). He has stolen two bases.
- Shea Langeliers has 44 hits with eight doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 15 walks. He has driven in 36 runs with two stolen bases.
Royals’ Leading Hitters
- Bobby Witt Jr. has 19 doubles, seven triples, 11 home runs, 24 walks and 51 RBI (96 total hits). He’s also stolen 21 bases.
- Maikel Garcia has 14 doubles, three triples, five home runs, 23 walks and 38 RBI (74 total hits). He has swiped 17 bases.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has put up 58 hits with 19 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 30 walks. He has driven in 46 runs.
- Salvador Perez has recorded 74 hits with 15 doubles, 11 home runs and 24 walks. He has driven in 45 runs.
Athletics Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Athletics has a collective 7.5 K/9, the third-worst in the majors.
- Oakland has a 4.37 team ERA that ranks 23rd among all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Athletics have the 25th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.350).
- The Athletics surrender the 18th-fewest home runs in baseball (76 total, one per game).
Royals Pitching Rankings
- The Royals strike out eight batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 25th in MLB.
- Kansas City pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.80 ERA this year, 10th-best in baseball.
- The Royals rank 13th in MLB with a combined 1.257 WHIP this season.
- With just 67 homers allowed, the Royals rank eighth in the league at preventing long balls.
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Athletics Injury Report
Esteury Ruiz: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Kyle Muller: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Ross Stripling: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Alex Wood: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Gott: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Paul Blackburn: 60 Day IL (Foot), Darell Hernaiz: 60 Day IL (Ankle)
Royals Injury Report
Hunter Renfroe: 10 Day IL (Toe), Michael Massey: 10 Day IL (Back), Michael Wacha: 15 Day IL (Foot), Josh Taylor: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Kris Bubic: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Salvador Pérez: day-to-day (Knee)
