A series opener between the Kansas City Royals (71-56) and Philadelphia Phillies (74-53) is scheduled for Friday at 8:10 PM ET, at Kauffman Stadium.
The Royals and Phillies will end their upcoming three-game series on Sunday. To stay on top of the series as it plays out, check out the article below.
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How to Watch Royals vs. Phillies Series on TV or Streaming
- Friday at 8:10 PM ET (Michael Wacha vs. Taijuan Walker): BSKC | Watch on Fubo
- Saturday at 7:10 PM ET (Brady Singer vs. TBD): MLB Network | Watch on Fubo
- Sunday at 2:10 PM ET (Seth Lugo vs. Zack Wheeler): NBCS-PH | Watch on Fubo
Royals’ Leading Hitters
- Bobby Witt Jr. has 38 doubles, 11 triples, 25 home runs, 41 walks and 92 RBI (178 total hits). He’s also swiped 25 bases.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has 28 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs, 40 walks and 95 RBI (122 total hits). He has swiped one base.
- Salvador Perez has 22 doubles, 22 home runs, 35 walks and 85 RBI (126 total hits).
- Maikel Garcia has put up 114 hits with 22 doubles, five triples, six home runs and 34 walks. He has driven in 49 runs with 30 stolen bases.
Phillies’ Leading Hitters
- Alec Bohm has 142 hits with 43 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs, 37 walks and 85 RBI. He’s also stolen five bases.
- Bryce Harper has put up 116 hits with 27 doubles, 26 home runs and 61 walks. He has driven in 73 runs with five stolen bases.
- Kyle Schwarber has 14 doubles, 28 home runs, 90 walks and 79 RBI (108 total hits). He has stolen five bases.
- Nicholas Castellanos has put up 119 hits with 26 doubles, three triples, 16 home runs and 32 walks. He has driven in 64 runs with five stolen bases.
Royals Pitching Rankings
- The 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Royals pitching staff ranks 22nd in MLB.
- Kansas City has a 3.80 team ERA that ranks ninth among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Pitchers for the Royals combine for the 17th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.262).
- Royals pitchers combine to surrender 120 home runs (0.9 per game), the second-fewest in the majors.
Phillies Pitching Rankings
- The Phillies average 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, fifth-most in the big leagues.
- Philadelphia has the third-best ERA (3.69) in the majors this season.
- The Phillies have a combined 1.206 WHIP as a pitching staff, fourth-lowest in MLB.
- The Phillies have given up the eighth-fewest long balls so far this season with only 135 home runs allowed.
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Royals Injury Report
Hunter Harvey: 15 Day IL (Back), Josh Taylor: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Dan Altavilla: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Phillies Injury Report
Austin Hays: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Ranger Suárez: 15 Day IL (Back), Spencer Turnbull: 60 Day IL (Back), Dylan Covey: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Ortiz: 60 Day IL (Ankle)
