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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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