Game Thread XXVIII: Angels vs Royals

TL;DR

The Kansas City Royals face the Los Angeles Angels today at 3:10 p.m. CT due to weather concerns. The Royals aim for their second sweep of the season after winning the first two games of the series.

Key points

Game time moved to 3:10 p.m. CT due to weather
Royals aim for second sweep of the season
Seth Lugo has a 1.15 ERA in his first five starts
Angels have lost 6 of their last 7 games
Game can be watched on NBCSN or Peacock

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Kansas City RoyalsLos Angeles AngelsSeth LugoReid Detmers

Apr 25, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone (14) reacts after scoring during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images ALERT! Game time is now 3:10 p.m. CT, because of the impending weather tonight. The Royals are going for just their second sweep on the season, after winning just their second series this year. They lost to the Twins in the initial homestand this season, losing the finale 5-1. The Royals have dominated the first two games, winning 6-3 and 12-1. Seth Lugo gets the start tonight for the Royals. Lugo has been nearly untouchable in his first five starts. Despite the 1-1 record, due to lack of run support, Lugo has a 1.15 ERA, striking out 28 batters in 31.1 innings. In his last start, Lugo threw 7 scoreless innings of one hit ball against Baltimore. The Royals have scored 5 or more runs in all 5 games on the homestand so far. So, the offense has seemingly turned the corner, hopefully that continues for Lugo today. Here is the starting lineup behind Seth Lugo. The Los Angeles Angles are now 12-16 on the season, after a decent start to the season, they have now lost 6 of their last 7 games. Lefty will start for the visitors today. Detmers threw out of the bullpen last season after being a starter the first four seasons in the MLB. This year, the Angels have decided he is a starter again. So far, he has a 4.08 ERA in his 5 starts this year. In his last outing, He gave up 4 runs to the Blue Jays over 6 innings of work, walking 2 and striking out 5. Here are the starters behind Detmers. The game has been moved up three hours due to the impending weather for tonight in the Kansas City area. First pitch is now set for 3:10 p.m. CT. The game can still be watched on NBCSN or Peacock.

Q&A

What time is the Angels vs Royals game on April 25, 2026?

The game is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. CT due to impending weather.

Who is starting for the Royals against the Angels?

Seth Lugo is starting for the Royals, boasting a 1.15 ERA in his first five starts.

What is the current record of the Los Angeles Angels?

The Los Angeles Angels have a record of 12-16 and have lost 6 of their last 7 games.

Game Thread XXVIII: Angels vs Royals

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