The Philadelphia Phillies are set to battle the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 25, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:10 PM under a sky of broken clouds.

The Phillies have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game, while Seth Lugo, boasting an ERA of 3.024, will take the mound for the Royals.

In the 2024 season, the Phillies hold the second spot in the NL East Division with a record of 74-54, representing a winning percentage of 0.58. They lead their division with a 20-14 record, won 5 of their last 10 games despite a current losing streak of 2 games, and have a strong home record of 42-23 compared to 32-31 on the road. With 22 wins in day games versus 52 in night games, they have scored 616 runs and conceded 519.

Meanwhile, the Royals are fourth in the AL Central Division with a 72-56 record and a 0.56 winning percentage. They are ranked second in their division with a 26-13 record, have won 7 of their last 10 games, and are on a winning streak of 2 games. The Royals have a commendable home record of 41-26 and are 31-30 on the road, with 28 day game wins compared to 44 night game victories. They’ve scored 625 runs and allowed 512 runs.