Where to Watch the Royals vs. Guardians Series: TV Channel, Live Stream, Game Times and more
On Thursday, a clash of AL Central rivals is on the docket, with the Cleveland Guardians (51-27) visiting the Kansas City Royals (44-38) at 8:10 PM ET.
The Royals and Guardians are scheduled to play in a four-game series that will end on Sunday. Track the series as it plays out below.
How to Watch Royals vs. Guardians Series on TV or Streaming
- Thursday at 8:10 PM ET (Michael Wacha vs. Ben Lively): Fox Sports 1 | Watch on Fubo
- Friday at 8:10 PM ET (Alec Marsh vs. Triston McKenzie): BSGL | Watch on Fubo
- Saturday at 4:10 PM ET (Cole Ragans vs. Tanner Bibee): BSGL | Watch on Fubo
- Sunday at 2:10 PM ET (Seth Lugo vs. Logan Allen): BSGL | Watch on Fubo
Royals’ Leading Hitters
- Bobby Witt Jr. has 102 hits with 22 doubles, eight triples, 12 home runs, 25 walks and 53 RBI. He’s also stolen 21 bases.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has 21 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 31 walks and 49 RBI (65 total hits).
- Maikel Garcia has 76 hits with 14 doubles, three triples, five home runs, 26 walks and 39 RBI. He’s also stolen 19 bases.
- Salvador Perez has collected 80 hits with 16 doubles, 12 home runs and 24 walks. He has driven in 47 runs.
Guardians’ Leading Hitters
- Jose Ramirez has 83 hits with 15 doubles, a triple, 21 home runs, 25 walks and 72 RBI. He’s also stolen 15 bases.
- Josh Naylor has 12 doubles, 20 home runs, 29 walks and 58 RBI (66 total hits). He’s also swiped three bases.
- Steven Kwan has 80 hits with 12 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 20 walks. He has driven in 24 runs with four stolen bases.
- Andres Gimenez has 10 doubles, a triple, five home runs, 14 walks and 37 RBI (69 total hits). He has stolen 14 bases.
Royals Pitching Rankings
- The 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Royals pitching staff ranks 23rd in the majors.
- Kansas City has the 10th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.81).
- The Royals average baseball’s 15th-ranked WHIP (1.263).
- The Royals surrender the fifth-fewest home runs in baseball (73 total, 0.9 per game).
Guardians Pitching Rankings
- The Guardians have a 9.0 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, second-best in baseball.
- Cleveland has the fifth-best ERA (3.51) in the majors this season.
- Guardians pitchers have a 1.197 WHIP this season, sixth-best in the majors.
- The Guardians have allowed the 18th-fewest home runs this season with 88, or 1.1 per game.
Royals Injury Report
Dan Altavilla: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Adam Frazier: 10 Day IL (Thumb), Josh Taylor: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Kris Bubic: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Guardians Injury Report
Nick Sandlin: 15 Day IL (Back), Eli Morgan: 15 Day IL (Elbow), James Karinchak: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Shane Bieber: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Stephan: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Gavin Williams: 60 Day IL (Elbow)