How to Watch Astros vs. Royals: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 29
Preview the August 29 matchup between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.AUGUST 29 • DATA SKRIVE
KANSAS CITY ROYALS 86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
Michael Wacha - Falls apart late in no-decision Wacha came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's loss to the Guardians, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and zero walks while striking out seven in six-plus innings.
Impact Wacha allowed just two runs over the first six innings and was on pace to record his sixth-consecutive quality start, but a three-run seventh inning soured an otherwise efficient outing. Bo Naylor led off the seventh with a solo home run before back-to-back singles by Steven Kwan and Andres Gimenez chased Wacha from the game. Both of those runners came around to score to give Wacha five earned runs on the night, the most he has allowed since May 4. Wednesday's outing is a minor blemish in what has been an excellent campaign for the veteran, particularly since the All-Star break. Since the intermission, the 33-year-old is a perfect 5-0 with a 2.90 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 42:11 K:BB in 49.2 innings (eight starts). He is scheduled for a rematch against Cleveland early next week.
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Michael Wacha - Falls apart late in no-decision Wacha came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's loss to the Guardians, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and zero walks while striking out seven in six-plus innings.
Impact Wacha allowed just two runs over the first six innings and was on pace to record his sixth-consecutive quality start, but a three-run seventh inning soured an otherwise efficient outing. Bo Naylor led off the seventh with a solo home run before back-to-back singles by Steven Kwan and Andres Gimenez chased Wacha from the game. Both of those runners came around to score to give Wacha five earned runs on the night, the most he has allowed since May 4. Wednesday's outing is a minor blemish in what has been an excellent campaign for the veteran, particularly since the All-Star break. Since the intermission, the 33-year-old is a perfect 5-0 with a 2.90 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 42:11 K:BB in 49.2 innings (eight starts). He is scheduled for a rematch against Cleveland early next week.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Royals vs. Guardians Highlights | 08/28/2024 Vinnie Pasquantino and the Royals take on Jhonkensy Noel and the Guardians on August 28, 2024
AUGUST 28 • MLB.COM
Erceg's scoreless streak ends in late-inning loss vs. Guards CLEVELAND -- Lucas Erceg had inherited 11 baserunners since becoming a Royal entering Wednesday afternoon and had stranded all of them. In 1...
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Why John Smoltz is 'in big-time favor' of 6-inning minimum for MLB starting pitchers
The Hall of Famer shares his thoughts on potential pitching rule changes, the three triple crown candidates, MLB parity and more.AUGUST 28
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Guardians rally for pivotal victory over Royals After trailing for a majority of the game, the Cleveland Guardians strung together a four-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning and...
AUGUST 28 • SACBEE.COM
Guardians retake 1st place with comeback win vs. KC CLEVELAND -- Racking up double-digit hits, taking advantage of miscues on the bases, prioritizing small ball with sacrifice flies and bunts,...
AUGUST 28 • MLB.COM
Guardians rally for 7-5 victory over Royals, reclaim sole possession of first place in AL Central
Rookie Jhonkensy Noel singled home Josh Naylor with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals, reclaiming...AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cole Ragans - Ready to go for Saturday's start Ragans (calf/hamstring) is listed as the Royals' probable starter for Saturday's game against the Astros, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ragans had to be lifted from his last outing Monday versus the Guardians due to cramping in his left calf and hamstring. However, manager Matt Quatraro said after the game that the lefty was "fine," and it appears he's officially a go for his next scheduled start. Ragans will bring a 3.28 ERA and 187:54 K:BB over 156.1 innings into action Saturday.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Royals place RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) on IL The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left strained hamstring.Lorenzen, 32...
AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen heads to 15-day injured list with strained left hamstring
Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen was placed on the 15-day injured list, one day after straining his left hamstring while covering first base against the Cleveland GuardiansAUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James McArthur - Collects win Tuesday McArthur (5-5) struck out four over two perfect innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Guardians.
Impact Between Michael Lorenzen's hamstring injury and a rain delay, this contest turned into an impromptu bullpen day for the Royals. They never trailed, and McArthur was deemed the most effective reliever to pick up his first win since June 20. After struggling in the closer role in late July, McArthur has adjusted well to pitching in low-leverage situations. He's on a 9.2-inning scoreless streak dating back to Aug. 5, and he has a 13:1 K:BB in that span. Overall, he's at a 4.36 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 45:10 K:BB through 53.2 innings, though he likely won't have many chances to add to his 18 saves now that Lucas Erceg is thriving in the ninth inning.
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Steven Cruz - Brought up from minors The Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Cruz, 25, was with the Royals briefly earlier this season but didn't make an appearance. He's collected a 3.35 ERA and 55:23 K:BB over 48.1 innings this season with Omaha and is likely to be used in low-leverage situations.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Lorenzen - Sent to IL with strained hamstring The Royals placed Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Lorenzen suffered the injury during Tuesday's game versus the Guardians while covering first base. He will be eligible to return in mid-September, but it's too soon to know whether he might be ready to rejoin the active roster that day. Alec Marsh is likely to slide into Lorenzen's rotation spot.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Maikel Garcia - Back on bench Wednesday Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Garcia had picked up starts at either second base or third base in each of the last five games, going 6-for-19 with a home run, a double, two stolen bases and a walk during that stretch. The Royals faced left-handed starters in three of those contests, so Garcia may still be stuck in a part-time role in the Kansas City infield. With right-hander Tanner Bibee on the bump for the Guardians on Wednesday, Royals manager Matt Quatraro will go with Michael Massey at second base and Paul DeJong at third base.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Paul DeJong - Goes deep again in win DeJong went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer and a walk in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over Cleveland.
Impact The Kansas City infielder opened the game's scoring when he launched a 395-foot, two-run homer off Gavin Williams in the second inning for his fifth long ball with the Royals. DeJong continues to swing a sizzling bat with his new club, hitting .304 (17-for-56) with 12 RBI, 10 runs scored and 7:20 BB:K across 19 games. He is playing roughly two-thirds of the time as he splits at-bats on the infield with Maikel Garcia and Michael Massey. Overall, DeJong is slashing .239/.290/.458 in 427 plate appearances this season while playing for the Royals and White Sox.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians vs. Royals FREE stream today as crucial series concludes How to watch the Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for free if you don't have cable.
AUGUST 28 • CLEVELAND.COM
Royals try to extend road win streak in matchup against the Guardians
The Kansas City Royals hit the road against the Cleveland Guardians looking to continue a seven-game road winning streakAUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Guardians vs. Royals: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 28
Preview the August 28 matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and...AUGUST 28 • DATA SKRIVE
Royals aim for sweep, division lead vs. Guardians The Kansas City Royals have won three straight at Cleveland to join the Guardians atop the AL Central standings.With Michael Wacha looking t...
AUGUST 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MLB roundup: Royals pull even with Guardians in AL Central Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer as the surging Kansas City Royals won their third straight over host Cleveland, prevailing 6-1 on Tuesday to...
AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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AUGUST 28 • MLB.COM
Royals beat Guardians again, grab share of division lead Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer as the surging Kansas City Royals won their third straight over host Cleveland, prevailing 6-1 on Tuesday to...
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