Padres vs Royals starting pitchers
- Cole Ragans for Kansas City Royals
- Michael King for San Diego Padres
Padres vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
Padres |
Royals |
| Hits |
526 (1st) |
498 (7th) |
| Batting Average |
.259 (2nd) |
.252 (7th) |
| Runs Batted In |
256 (8th) |
280 (3rd) |
| Runs |
266 (8th) |
290 (4th) |
| Home Runs |
56 (Tied-17th) |
60 (Tied-14th) |
| Walks |
183 (Tied-12th) |
163 (25th) |
| Stolen Bases |
47 (Tied-9th) |
55 (7th) |
| Strikeouts |
423 (27th) |
413 (28th) |
| Pitches |
8628 (7th) |
8318 (17th) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/1/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
7-3 |
| 5/31/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
11-8 |
| 5/30/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
7-6 |
| 5/29/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
W |
6-1 |
| 5/28/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
4-2 |
San Diego Padres recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/1/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
7-3 |
| 5/31/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
11-8 |
| 5/29/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
L |
9-1 |
| 5/28/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
4-0 |
| 5/27/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
2-1 |
Padres vs Royals predictions
When the San Diego Padres take the field against the Kansas City Royals, keep your eyes on a few key players who are poised to make an impact. Fernando Tatis Jr., known for his explosive plays, is likely to add a few heads-turning swings, possibly driving in crucial runs given his knack for timely hits this season. Another player to watch is Jurickson Profar, who's been a consistent force at the plate, batting an impressive .325. Given their current form and historical performances, these players can be expected to contribute significantly to the Padres' offensive efforts in this upcoming game.
On the flip side, the Kansas City Royals have some aces of their own. Bobby Witt Jr. has been a standout, leading the team with 42 runs batted in and showing his capability to change the game with his speed and power at crucial moments. Salvador Perez, with a batting average of .315 and matching Tatis with 10 home runs, also remains a threat every time he steps up to the plate. Their performances will be critical if the Royals aim to hold down their home turf and chip away at the Padres' pitching.
Considering both teams' strengths and the performances of their lead players, predicting a winner can be tricky. However, with the Royals playing at home where they have an impressive 21-10 record and the slight edge in scoring runs this season, they might just have the upper hand in maintaining momentum. It'll be a close match, no doubt, but Kansas City could edge it out, especially with the crowd behind them and their key players performing at their best.
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Andrew Hoffmann (P): Day-To-Day
- Michael Massey (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Brady Singer (SP): Day-To-Day
- Michael Wacha (SP): Day-To-Day
- Kris Bubic (SP): 60-Day-IL
San Diego Padres injuries
- Justin Lopez (SS): Day-To-Day
- Tucupita Marcano (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Drew Carlton (RP): Day-To-Day
- Glenn Otto (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Yu Darvish (SP): 15-Day-IL
Padres vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Sun 2:10 PM |
| Temperature |
75° |
| Chance of Rain |
1% |
