The stage is set for an exciting MLB showdown at Progressive Field on August 26, 2024, as the Kansas City Royals take on the Cleveland Guardians at 6:40 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Both teams have yet to announce their starting pitchers for the game.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Royals are currently fourth with a record of 72 wins and 57 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of .560. They boast a divisional record of 26-13, placing them second in the divisional rankings. The Royals have a recent track record of seven wins in their last 10 games, despite a current one-game losing streak. Their home and away records are 41-27 and 31-30, respectively, with more success in night games (45 wins) compared to day games (27 wins). Overall, the team has scored 627 runs and conceded 523.

The Guardians hold the third spot in the division with a 74-55 record, translating to a .574 winning percentage. Their divisional performance shows 21 wins against 17 losses, leading the division. They have a mixed form recently, with four wins in their last 10 games and are on a one-game winning streak. The Guardians have stronger home game performance (39-21) compared to their away games (35-34), and similar to the Royals, they perform better at night (45 wins) compared to day games (29 wins). They have amassed 589 runs while allowing 514 in return.