Cubs vs Royals starting pitchers
- Seth Lugo for Kansas City Royals
- Shota Imanaga for Chicago Cubs
Cubs vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
Cubs |
Royals |
| Hits |
809 (24th) |
865 (13th) |
| Batting Average |
.232 (26th) |
.251 (10th) |
| Runs Batted In |
399 (24th) |
469 (9th) |
| Runs |
424 (24th) |
483 (Tied-10th) |
| Home Runs |
102 (Tied-24th) |
106 (Tied-19th) |
| Walks |
351 (6th) |
275 (28th) |
| Stolen Bases |
84 (10th) |
85 (9th) |
| Strikeouts |
922 (9th) |
706 (30th) |
| Pitches |
15441 (7th) |
14424 (28th) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/26/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
W |
6-0 |
| 7/24/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
8-6 |
| 7/23/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
6-2 |
| 7/22/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
W |
10-4 |
| 7/21/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
4-1 |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/26/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
6-0 |
| 7/24/24 |
vs Milwaukee Brewers |
L |
3-2 |
| 7/23/24 |
vs Milwaukee Brewers |
L |
1-0 |
| 7/22/24 |
vs Milwaukee Brewers |
W |
3-1 |
| 7/21/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
W |
2-1 F/10 |
Cubs vs Royals predictions
Oh, it's set to be a riveting matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Kansas City Royals! Diving right into the Cubs' lineup, keep a keen eye on Ian Happ. The guy has been having a significant season with notable RBI counts, and his consistent ability to smack the ball into the doubles range could play a big role in swinging the game. Nico Hoerner, another Cubs' standout, is forecasted to make waves with his speed and knack for getting on base, proving to be a headache for the Royals' defense. With his higher hit rate and being a steal-threat, he'll definitely be a player to watch.
Switching gears to the Royals, all eyes should be on Bobby Witt Jr. His impressive batting average speaks volumes, not to mention his power at the plate that could see some home runs in this game. Salvador Perez, another critical player for the Royals, has been a consistent run-producer, and his performance could very well be a determining factor in the game's outcome. With his ability to knock homers and rack up RBIs, he's undoubtedly a key player in the Royals' offensive strategy.
Now, predicting the outcome, given both teams' current form and player performances, it leans slightly in favor of the Royals. Kansas City has the home advantage at the Kauffman Stadium and stats showing a stronger overall offensive and defensive balance compared to the Cubs. The Cubs might put up a strong fight, especially with promising plays from the likes of Happ and Hoerner, but the Royals' lineup, including the likes of Witt Jr. and Perez, might just tip the scale in their favor tonight. Let's see if the Royals can capitalize on their home turf advantage and pull through with a win!
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- MJ Melendez (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Christian Chamberlain (RP): Out
- Dan Altavilla (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Kyle Wright (SP): 60-Day-IL
Chicago Cubs injuries
- Caleb Kilian (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Cody Bellinger (CF): 10-Day-IL
- Adbert Alzolay (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Hayden Wesneski (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Keegan Thompson (RP): 15-Day-IL
Cubs vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Sat 7:10 PM |
| TV |
Marquee Sports Net |
| Temperature |
87° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
