Royals vs. Phillies Sunday game thread

The Royals have a chance to take a series against a winning team.

The Royals will try to take their first series against a team that currently has a winning series since they took 3 of 4 from the Guardians from June 27-30. Seth Lugo rebounded well with a win his last time out, giving the Royals seven innings with just two runs allowed.

Lefty Kolby Allard has been called up to make the start today. He has a career 5.97 ERA in 258 MLB innings, but a 3.46 ERA in 13 innings this year.

Game time is 1:10 CT on Bally Sports Kansas City.