Week 20 - August 23rd: Royals Continue Homestand; 3 Game Series Against Phillies
Today, we start a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at our stadium. With their record at 60 wins and 67 losses, the Phillies have a winning percentage of .472. They sit in third place in the East Division, 29.0 games behind the leader. They have scored 559 runs, ranking 10th in the National League, and their batting average is .245, which ranks seventh. On the defensive side, they've allowed 592 runs (tied for eighth place), with their starters posting an ERA of 4.55, ranking eighth. Their bullpen has an ERA of 4.24, placing eleventh.
Here are the projected pitching matchups:
LHP D. Lynch IV (3-4, 5.75 ERA) vs RHP A. Nola (13-8, 3.68 ERA)
RHP A. Marsh (2-1, 3.10 ERA) vs RHP M. Abel (2-0, 1.88 ERA)
RHP Z. Eflin (7-9, 4.63 ERA) vs LHP A. Krob (2-1, 3.48 ERA)
The top 5 players on their team are:
1. SP Aaron Nola (Age: 31, Overall: 70, Potential: 70)
2. 1B Bryce Harper (31, 70, 70)
3. CL Jose Alvarado (29, 65, 65)
4. RP Orion Kerkering (23, 60, 60)
5. LF Kyle Schwarber (31, 55, 55)
Game Summary – August 23rd – Royals Popped by Phillies, 11-3
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a victory at Kauffman Stadium, defeating the Kansas City Royals 11-3. Starting pitcher Aaron Nola played a significant role in the win. The Royals, who are in last place, fell to 56-73. Philadelphia clutched a key at-bat from Kyle Schwarber to seal the deal. The designated hitter hit a 3-run home run in the top of the second inning to give the Phillies a 3-0 lead. It was his only hit in 3 at-bats, but it was a real game-changer.
"I'm just trying to make good contact," said Schwarber, "one at-bat at a time."
GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: Aaron Nola
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Clear skies (80 degrees), wind blowing in from left at 12 mph
Start Time: 7:10 PM CT
Time: 3:26
Attendance: 25537