Royals vs. Rangers Sunday game thread
Stop the bleeding!
The Royals have lost 10 of their last 13 and all of their last four series, including this one. They will try to salvage the series this afternoon with Alec Marsh playing the role of the stopper. Adam Frazier was a late scratch to the lineup today, Nelson Velazquez replaces him at DH, with Nick Loftin moving up to leadoff.
UPDATED LINEUP:
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 23, 2024
2B Nick Loftin
SS Bobby Witt Jr.
1B Vinnie Pasquantino
C Salvador Perez
LF MJ Melendez
RF Hunter Renfroe
DH Nelson Velázquez
3B Maikel Garcia
CF Dairon Blanco
Max Scherzer makes his season debut after off-season back surgery and had nerve-related issues with his thumb. In 22 career starts against the Royals, he is 12-5 with a 3.34 ERA.
Max is back. #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/HDPJzIvPqz
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) June 23, 2024
Game time is at 1:35 CT on Bally Sports Kansas City.