Kansas City Royals @ New York Mets
Matchup Predictor
40.2
%
59.8
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Citi Field
7:10 PM, July 8, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Probable Pitchers
Injury Report
Kansas City Royals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| SP | Bereavement | Jul 8 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 10 |
| 1B | 10-Day IL | Jul 17 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jul 17 |
| 3B | 10-Day IL | Jul 20 |
New York Mets| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| CF | 60-Day IL | Jul 16 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jul 17 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jul 24 |
| 2B | 10-Day IL | Aug 1 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | Aug 7 |
Team Stats
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KC leads 1-0
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 47 | 43 | .522 | - | L1 |
| Cleveland | 47 | 45 | .511 | 1 | L3 |
| Minnesota | 45 | 47 | .489 | 3 | W3 |
| Detroit | 41 | 50 | .451 | 6.5 | W3 |
| Kansas City | 38 | 54 | .413 | 10 | W3 |
2026 National League East Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 52 | 38 | .578 | - | L3 |
| Philadelphia | 51 | 41 | .554 | 2 | W1 |
| Miami | 50 | 42 | .543 | 3 | W4 |
| Washington | 47 | 46 | .505 | 6.5 | L1 |
| New York | 38 | 54 | .413 | 15 | L1 |
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