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.

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.

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.

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.