On the evening of June 4, 2024, at 6:40 PM, the Kansas City Royals will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field under an overcast sky. Seth Lugo will lead the pitching efforts for the Royals with an impressive ERA of 1.723. He will face off against the Guardians’ Triston McKenzie, who holds a 3.767 ERA.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Royals are currently 4th with a record of 36-25. Their .590 winning percentage and divisional record of 12-8 find them 2nd in the division. The team has won four out of their last ten games, riding a win streak of one. On home turf, they’ve recorded 22 wins and 10 losses, while they have accrued 14 wins and 15 losses on the road. The Royals have been particularly effective in night games with 22 wins as opposed to their 14 daytime victories. They’ve scored 297 runs and allowed 223.

The Cleveland Guardians stand 2nd in the division with a 39-20 record, reflecting a .660 winning percentage. Holding the division’s top record of 10-5, they’ve managed seven wins in their most recent ten games but are coming off a loss. The Guardians boast a 20-7 home record and a 19-13 performance away, with a slightly stronger showing in night games at 23-16. The team’s offensive lineup has amassed 298 runs and they have conceded 220 runs.