Scheduled for June 20, 2024, at Oakland Coliseum, the Kansas City Royals will go head-to-head against the Oakland Athletics, commencing at 3:37 PM under scattered clouds. Seth Lugo, with a commendable ERA of 2.404, will lead the pitching for the Royals. In opposition, Mitch Spence, carrying an ERA of 3.947, will take the mound for the Athletics.

The Royals, positioned 5th in the 2024 AL Central Division, boast a record of 41 wins and 32 losses, marking a 0.56 winning percentage. They have achieved 13 wins and 9 losses in their division, ranking them 2nd. Recently, the Royals have won 4 of their last 10 games and are currently dealing with a one-loss streak. Their performance reflects stronger outcomes at home with 25 wins compared to 16 on the road, and they show better results in night games with 23 victories. The team has scored 351 runs and conceded 290 across their games.

On the other hand, the Athletics linger at the bottom of the 2024 AL West Division as the 14th-ranked team, holding a win-loss record of 26-48, which translates to a 0.35 winning percentage. Their divisional record stands at 6 wins and 14 losses, placed last in their division. The Athletics have struggled recently, with only 1 victory in their last 10 games, currently on a losing streak of 9. At home, they have a slightly better record of 15 wins against 20 losses compared to a disappointing 11-28 on the road. Overall, they have won 14 day games and 12 night games, scoring a total of 266 runs while giving up 358.