The Kansas City Royals are set to clash with the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum on the evening of June 18, 2024, at 09:40 PM. The expected weather conditions are overcast clouds.

Alec Marsh will be the starting pitcher for the Royals, entering the game with a commendable ERA of 3.627. The Athletics will counter with Hogan Harris, who holds a lower ERA of 2.487.

As of now, the Royals find themselves in 5th place within the 2024 AL Central Division, possessing a record of 41 wins and 32 losses, a winning percentage of 0.56. They also have a divisional record of 13-9. With a recent performance of 4 wins in their last 10 matchups and a current losing streak of 1, the Royals have a home record of 25-14 while they are 16-18 on the road and have performed better during night games with 23 wins.

On the other hand, the Athletics are positioned 14th in the 2024 AL West Division, maintaining a less favorable win-loss record of 26-48, which equates to a 0.35 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 6-14. The Athletics have been struggling recently, securing just 1 win in their last 10 games, and are currently on a 9-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 15-20, with 11-28 on the road. The Athletics have scored fewer runs with 266, while their pitching and defense have conceded 358 runs.