The Kansas City Royals are set to clash with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on June 4, 2024, with the opening pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM under overcast skies. Seth Lugo will lead the pitching for the Royals, entering the game with an impressive ERA of 1.723, while Triston McKenzie, with an ERA of 3.767, will take the mound for the Guardians. In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Royals currently rank fourth with a 36-25 record, reflecting a .590 winning percentage. They are positioned second in the division with a 12-8 divisional record, having won four of their last ten matches and currently riding a winning streak of one game. The Royals show a home record of 22-10 and have posted 14 wins against 15 losses on the road. The team’s daytime performance includes 14 wins, while they’ve secured 22 victories in nighttime settings. They have scored a total of 297 runs and conceded 223. On the opposing side, the Guardians boast a second place in the standings with a 39-20 record, translating to a .660 winning percentage. Ranked first in the division, they hold a 10-5 divisional record. The Guardians have claimed seven wins in their last ten games, though they are currently on a one-game losing streak. Their home record stands strong at 27-10, alongside a 19-13 road record. The team has accumulated 16 day wins against 23 night wins, scoring 298 runs and allowing 220.