On the evening of July 9, 2024, the Kansas City Royals are set to battle the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, starting at 7:45 pm. The forecast predicts moderate rain for the game.<\/p>\n
Michael Wacha will start as pitcher for the Royals, holding a 3.735 ERA. Opposing him on the mound for the Cardinals will be Andre Pallante, who carries a 4.000 ERA.<\/p>\n
In the American League Central standings, the Royals are currently sixth with a record of 49-43, marking a winning percentage of .53. They are ranked third in the division with a record of 16-10. Recently, the Royals have claimed five wins in their last 10 games and are riding a win streak of one. At home, their record is 31-18, and they’re 18-25 on the road. The team also has 22 daytime wins as opposed to 27 nighttime victories, scoring 418 runs while allowing 362.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Cardinals sit fifth in the National League Central with a record of 47-42 – a winning percentage also of .53. They are second in the division with a 13-12 record. The Cardinals have secured six wins in their last 10 outings and currently also have a winning streak of one. Their home record this season is 24-18, with a slightly weaker road record of 23-24. They have fewer daytime wins at 19 compared to their 28 nighttime wins, having scored 363 runs and conceded 402 runs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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