On the evening of August 23, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to clash with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, commencing at 8:10 PM under scattered clouds. Leading the charge for the Phillies will be pitcher Taijuan Walker, who enters the game with a 5.692 ERA. Opposing him on the mound will be the Royals’ Michael Wacha, who sports a 3.331 ERA.

In the 2024 NL East Division, the Phillies hold the second spot with a record of 74-52, reflecting a winning percentage of .590. They lead the division with a record of 20-13. Their performance has been strong recently, charting 5 wins in their last 10 games, and they are currently riding a one-game winning streak. The Phillies have a solid home record of 42-23 and a slightly less impressive away record of 32-29, with their day game wins at 23 and significantly more successes, 51, in night games. They have scored a total of 610 runs and conceded 509.

Meanwhile, the Royals are placed fourth in the 2024 AL Central Division, with a record of 71-56, a winning percentage of .560. They rank second in their division with a 26-13 record. The Royals have also been performing well of late, securing 7 victories in their last 10 outings and carrying a one-game win streak. At 40-26, their home record is commendable, and their road record stands at 31-30. The team has won 29 day games compared to 42 night games, having scored 618 runs and allowed 508.