Royals host the Guardians in first of 4-game series

TL;DR

The Kansas City Royals host the Cleveland Guardians in the first game of a four-game series on Monday at 7:40 p.m. EDT. The Guardians are currently first in the AL Central, while the Royals are fourth.

Key points

Royals host Guardians in a four-game series
Game scheduled for Monday at 7:40 p.m. EDT
Guardians are first in AL Central, Royals are fourth
Tanner Bibee and Michael Wacha are the starting pitchers
Game line: Royals -124, Guardians +105

Cleveland GuardiansKansas City RoyalsTanner BibeeMichael Wacha

Cleveland Guardians (18-17, first in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (15-19, fourth in the AL Central)

Kansas City, Missouri; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Tanner Bibee (0-4, 4.08 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 32 strikeouts); Royals: Michael Wacha (2-2, 3.13 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)

LINE: Royals -124, Guardians +105; over/under is 9 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals begin a four-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.

Kansas City has a 9-7 record at home and a 15-19 record overall. The Royals have the sixth-ranked team batting average in the AL at .241.

Cleveland has a 9-10 record on the road and an 18-17 record overall. The Guardians have gone 11-2 in games when they scored at least five runs.

The matchup Monday is the fourth time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. has nine doubles, a triple and two home runs for the Royals. Maikel Garcia is 12 for 40 with three doubles, a triple and a home run over the last 10 games.

Chase DeLauter has a .304 batting average to lead the Guardians, and has eight doubles, a triple and six home runs. Angel Martinez is 11 for 37 with three home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 7-3, .272 batting average, 3.96 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs

Q&A

What time does the Royals vs Guardians game start?

The game starts at 7:40 p.m. EDT on Monday.

Who are the starting pitchers for the Royals and Guardians?

Tanner Bibee will pitch for the Guardians, and Michael Wacha will pitch for the Royals.

What is the current standing of the Royals and Guardians in the AL Central?

The Guardians are first in the AL Central with an 18-17 record, while the Royals are fourth with a 15-19 record.