Cubs vs. Royals Series Preview: TV Channel, Live Streams, Starting Pitchers and Game Info – July 26-28

Published 6:13 am Friday, July 26, 2024

On Friday, July 26, the Kansas City Royals begin hosting a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Kauffman Stadium. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10 PM ET.

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Royals vs. Cubs Series How to Watch Info

Friday at 8:10 PM ET

Saturday at 7:10 PM ET

Sunday at 2:10 PM ET

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Cubs Splits

  • In day games, the Cubs are 23-26. At night, they are 26-29.
  • Chicago’s record in one-run games in 2024 is 15-22.
  • The Cubs’ record versus righties is 43-41. They are 6-14 when facing southpaws.
  • As moneyline favorites, the Cubs have gone 21-23 in 2024.
  • In 2024, Chicago is 26-31 as moneyline underdogs.

Royals Splits

  • The Royals’ record in day games is 22-19, and in night games it’s 34-28.
  • Looking at one-run games, Kansas City is 13-13.
  • The Royals are 9-9 against southpaws, and 47-38 versus righties.
  • The Royals’ record as moneyline favorites is 28-14.
  • Kansas City has gone 26-31 when moneyline underdogs.

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Cubs Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Cubs have hit 11 home runs over the last 10 games.
  • In the last 10 games, Chicago has 25 extra-base hits (2.5 per game) while slugging .377.
  • Over the last 10 contests the Cubs have a .237 batting average with 80 total hits (eight per game).
  • Chicago is averaging 2.9 runs per game over its last 10 contests.
  • In the last 10 games, the Cubs have drawn 28 walks (2.8 per game) with an on-base percentage of .293.
  • Chicago is averaging 7.9 strikeouts and 4.3 at-bats per strikeout over the last 10 games.

Royals Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Royals have 11 homers over their last 10 games.
  • Over Kansas City’s last 10 games, the team is slugging .444 with 26 extra-base hits.
  • The team is batting .290 with 96 total base hits.
  • Over the last 10 games, Kansas City has scored a total of 53 runs.
  • The Royals have a .342 OBP with 2.3 walks drawn per game over their last 10 outings.
  • Kansas City has racked up 58 strikeouts at the plate over its last 10 games.

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