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Next GameNext Game	09/08/2024 2:10 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	MIN Minnesota Twins
Standing (Division)Division Rank	2nd AL Central
WinsWins	77
LossesLosses	65
RunsRuns Scored	679
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	584
Batting AverageBatting Average	.254
Home RunsHome Runs	158
ManagerManager	Matt Quatraro

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Michael Wacha

KC Starting Pitcher #52

Michael Wacha shut out the Twins over seven innings with seven strikeouts and one walk in a 2-0 win over the Twins on Sunday.

Wacha’s fantastic season rolled on with his dominant outing here. This was his 11th straight start where he used his changeup as his primary pitch and it was outstanding with 12 swings-and-misses. He did a great job of locating it just beneath the strike zone and the Twins never had an answer for it. He’s scheduled to face the Pirates in Pittsburgh next time out.
Lucas Erceg

KC Relief Pitcher #60

Lucas Erceg allowed one hit and struck out one batter in his inning of work on the way to the save on Sunday against the Twins.

Erceg has put his sore hand and cold stretch behind him in a big way with three saves during the Royals’ current four-game win streak. His slider looked incredible and he once again looks like one of the best closers to roster down the stretch.
Salvador Perez

KC Catcher #13

Salvador Pérez went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Sunday against the Twins.

The Royals had a frustrating day at the plate where they were consistently on base and hitting the ball hard, but struggled to break through against Simeon Woods-Richardson. That changed in the fifth inning with Pérez’s RBI single, but that was still the last run they’d score. He’s had a cold second half, but still a solid season with 25 homers, 95 RBI, and an .795 OPS.
Michael Lorenzen

KC Starting Pitcher #24

Royals manager Matt Quatraro told reporters that Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) will likely make a rehab start Tuesday.

The exact wordage was “on track” so there’s no guarantee that Lorenzen gets the rehab start, but it seems likely. The 32-year-old was placed on the injured list at the end of the August, so if things go well in that rehab outing — assuming it happens, of course — he has a chance to make his start after that with the Royals.
Bobby Witt Jr.

KC Shortstop #7

Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-for-4 with an RBI against the Twins on Saturday.

It was a quiet night for the Royals offense. Bailey Ober kept them off the scoreboard for the first seven innings, but the Twins bullpen had trouble in the eighth inning. With the score tied at 2-2, Witt Jr. came up to the plate and drove in the go-ahead run with a single. He’s hitting .336 with a .994 OPS and 98 RBI on the season.
Lucas Erceg

KC Relief Pitcher #60

Lucas Erceg tossed a scoreless ninth inning and got the save against the Twins on Saturday.

Erceg’s save was his 10th of the season. He struck out one in a perfect ninth inning. Erceg seems to be over his hand injury and looks as good as ever as the Royals’ closer.
Alec Marsh

KC Starting Pitcher #48

Alec Marsh allowed two runs in five innings and got a no-decision in the Royals’ 4-2 victory over the Twins on Saturday.

Marsh gave up four hits, walked none and struck out five. Marsh allowed both runs in the third inning on an RBI triple by Jose Miranda and an RBI double by Matt Wallner. He has a 4.66 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 105 strikeouts in 116 innings this year. The 26-year-old right-hander is set to face the Pirates on the road next week.
Dan Altavilla

KC Relief Pitcher #54

Royals sent RHP Dan Altavilla outright to Triple-A Omaha.

Altavilla can become a free agent if he’d like. He made five appearances for the Royals this season, giving up six runs in 3 2/3 innings.
Yuli Gurriel

KC First Baseman #18

Yuli Gurriel (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Twins.

It was an encouraging sign to see Gurriel back in Kansas City’s lineup on Friday evening following a two-game absence due to a mild hamstring strain. It’ll be Salvador Perez taking a turn at first base with Freddy Fermin handling the catching duties. The 40-year-old figures to continue playing everyday at first base for the Royals down the home stretch. There’s minimal appeal here for fantasy managers outside of extremely deep mixed leagues.
Josh Taylor

KC Relief Pitcher #38

Josh Taylor (biceps) will start a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Taylor hit the injured list at the conclusion of spring training with left biceps soreness and has been out the entire season. It’s possible he’ll make it back in time before the regular season wraps up, but we’re not counting on it. The 31-year-old lefty has been limited to just 17 relief appearances over the past three seasons due to injury.

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