The Kansas City Royals are set to clash with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 26, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM. Predicted weather conditions report broken clouds for the day.

The starting pitchers for both the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Guardians have not been announced yet.

Currently, the Royals are ranked 4th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 72 wins and 57 losses, achieving a winning percentage of 0.56. They have a divisional record of 26 wins and 13 losses, placing them 2nd in the division. The team has won 7 of their last 10 games but are coming off a loss in their last game. With a 41-27 record at home and 31-30 on the road, the Royals maintain a better performance during night games with 45 wins out of 72 games. They have scored 627 runs and conceded 523.

For the Guardians, they hold the 3rd spot in the division standings, boasting a record of 74 wins and 55 losses, which calculates to a winning percentage of 0.57. Positioned 1st in the division, they have won 21 games and lost 17 within the division. The Guardians have clinched 4 wins in their last 10 matches and are currently on a winning streak. They have a strong home record of 39 wins and 21 losses, contrasted with a more balanced 35-34 record on the road. Their day game performance shows 29 wins, while they fare better in night games with 45 victories. The Guardians have scored 589 runs and allowed 514 runs overall.