The Philadelphia Phillies are set to compete against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 23, 2024, beginning at 8:10 PM. The forecast suggests scattered clouds for the evening.

Taijuan Walker will start as pitcher for the Phillies, entering the game with a 5.692 ERA. His counterpart, Michael Wacha of the Royals, will take the mound with a 3.331 ERA.

Currently, in the 2024 NL East Division, the Phillies rank second with a record of 74-52, a 0.59 winning percentage. They also lead the division with a 20-13 record. With 5 wins in their last 10 games and on a one-game winning streak, their performance has been solid. At home, they have a 42-23 record, adding to a 32-29 away record. During daytime, they have secured 23 wins, whereas at night, they have achieved 51 wins. The team has tallied 610 runs for and has conceded 509.

The Royals are placed fourth in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 71-56, showing a 0.56 winning percentage. They are second in their division with a 26-13 record. Over their last 10 games, they have bagged 7 wins and also share a current winning streak of one. At home, the Royals have a strong 40-26 record versus a 31-30 record in away games. Their day game victories stand at 29 compared to 42 in night games. On the scoring front, they have notched 618 runs while allowing 508 runs.