With just a week left in the regular season, the Kansas City Royals are clinging to a Wild Card spot despite a recent seven-game losing streak. To maintain their playoff hopes, the Royals must secure wins to stay ahead of the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins.
Their upcoming schedule includes a three-game series against the struggling Washington Nationals, who have only 69 wins this season. Following that, they’ll face the Atlanta Braves, a team still vying for a National League playoff berth.
Tune in to SuperStar Country 102.5 & 1530 AM for tonight’s game, with the first pitch at 5:45 p.m. Cole Ragans (11-9, 3.24 ERA) will take the mound for the Royals, opposing Mitchell Parker (7-10, 4.44 ERA). Pregame coverage begins at 5:00 p.m.
Postseason Picture: A Closer Look
As of Tuesday, the postseason field is starting to take shape. Here’s a breakdown of the current standings:
American League
- Clinched Division: Guardians
- Clinched Postseason Berth: Yankees
- In Playoff Position: Astros, Orioles, Royals, Tigers
- In the Mix: Mariners, Twins
- Still Alive: Red Sox, Rays
National League
- Clinched Division: Brewers, Phillies
- Clinched Postseason Berth: Dodgers
- In Playoff Position: Padres, Mets, D-backs
- In the Mix: Braves
- Still Alive: Red Sox, Rays
Key Races to Watch:
- AL Wild Card: The Royals and Tigers hold a slim lead over the Twins for the final two Wild Card spots.
- NL Wild Card: The D-backs are narrowly ahead of the Braves for the last Wild Card berth.
- NL West: The Dodgers maintain a comfortable lead over the Padres.
The Wild Card Series will kick off on October 1, followed by the Division Series beginning on October 5.
