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1 Reason Why Kansas City Royals Fans Should Stay Positive
TL;DR
The Kansas City Royals are underperforming with a 17-21 record but remain just 2.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. Fans should stay positive as the season is still early.
Key points
- Kansas City Royals have a 17-21 record.
- Royals are 2.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians.
- The season is still early for the Royals.
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1 Reason Why Kansas City Royals Fans Should Stay Positive
There's no doubt that the Kansas City Royals have not played to their potential this season. They entered Friday's contest against the Detroit Tigers 17-21 despite having a roster including two-time All-MLB First Team shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., 2025 All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia, nine-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez, and 2024 All-Star starting pitchers Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans.
However, the Royals also entered Friday just 2.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the AL Central. The New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Athletics, and the Guardians were the only AL teams above .500.
It's too early to dive any deeper into the standings, but Kansas City's proximity to the top of the division shows that there's no reason for fans to give up on the team.
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Q&A
What is the current record of the Kansas City Royals?
The Kansas City Royals currently have a record of 17-21.
How far behind are the Royals from first place in the AL Central?
The Royals are 2.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the AL Central.
Who are the standout players on the Kansas City Royals roster?
Key players include Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, Seth Lugo, and Cole Ragans.