How to Watch Royals vs. Rangers: Streaming Live and on TV - May 4
Following a stretch of three consecutive wins, the Kansas City Royals (20-13) face the Texas Rangers (17-16) at 7:10 PM ET on Saturday.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Kansas City-Texas matchup in the article below.
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Royals vs. Rangers Game Info
- Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV: BSKC
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Starting Pitching Matchup: Michael Wacha vs. Dane Dunning
Michael Wacha Stats & Insights
- The Royals' Michael Wacha (1-3) will make his seventh start of the season.
- The right-hander's last start was on Sunday, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings while giving up four earned runs on nine hits in a matchup with the Detroit Tigers.
- The 32-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 4.24, a 3.11 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.324.
- He has started six games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in two of them.
- Wacha has made five starts of five or more innings in six chances this season, and averages 5.7 frames when he pitches.
Dane Dunning Stats & Insights
- The Rangers are sending Dane Dunning (3-2) out to make his seventh start of the season. He is 3-2 with a 4.13 ERA and 39 strikeouts through 32 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander's most recent time out came on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he went 5 1/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.
- The 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.13, with 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings in six games this season. Opponents are hitting .190 against him.
- Dunning has recorded two quality starts this season.
- Dunning heads into this matchup with five outings of five or more innings pitched this year.
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Royals Leading Hitters
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Pérez | 32 | .351 | .413 | .605 | 8 | 30 | 40 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 33 | .318 | .364 | .538 | 4 | 19 | 42 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 31 | .224 | .331 | .402 | 4 | 15 | 24 |
| Maikel Garcia | 32 | .234 | .286 | .383 | 4 | 20 | 30 |
| Kyle Isbel | 30 | .231 | .263 | .385 | 3 | 9 | 21 |
Rangers Leading Hitters
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | 33 | .255 | .311 | .438 | 5 | 21 | 35 |
| Adolis García | 32 | .291 | .346 | .556 | 8 | 25 | 34 |
| Josh Smith | 31 | .304 | .407 | .478 | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Evan Carter | 30 | .225 | .316 | .451 | 5 | 12 | 23 |
| Jonah Heim | 27 | .263 | .291 | .384 | 3 | 19 | 26 |
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Royals vs. Rangers Injuries
Kansas City's Injuries
Carlos Hernandez: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Jake Brentz: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Alec Marsh: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Josh Taylor: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Kris Bubic: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Texas' Injuries
Max Scherzer: 15 Day IL (Back), Austin Pruitt: 15 Day IL (Knee), Cody Bradford: 15 Day IL (Back), Nathan Eovaldi: 15 Day IL (Groin), Brock Burke: 60 Day IL (Hand), Jacob deGrom: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tyler Mahle: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joshua Jung: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Carson Coleman: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Foscue: 60 Day IL (Oblique strain)
Royals Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Royals Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2024 | Tigers | L 4-1 | Away | Michael Wacha | Tarik Skubal |
| 4/29/2024 | Blue Jays | L 6-5 | Away | Jonathan Bowlan | Yariel Rodriguez |
| 4/30/2024 | Blue Jays | W 4-1 | Away | Cole Ragans | José Berríos |
| 5/1/2024 | Blue Jays | W 6-1 | Away | Seth Lugo | Chris Bassitt |
| 5/3/2024 | Rangers | W 7-1 | Home | Brady Singer | Michael Lorenzen |
| 5/4/2024 | Rangers | - | Home | Michael Wacha | Dane Dunning |
| 5/5/2024 | Rangers | - | Home | - | Jon Gray |
| 5/6/2024 | Brewers | - | Home | Cole Ragans | Bryse Wilson |
| 5/7/2024 | Brewers | - | Home | Seth Lugo | Colin Rea |
| 5/8/2024 | Brewers | - | Home | Brady Singer | Joe Ross |
| 5/9/2024 | Angels | - | Away | Michael Wacha | Reid Detmers |
Rangers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Rangers Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2024 | Reds | W 4-3 | Home | Dane Dunning | Andrew Abbott |
| 4/30/2024 | Nationals | W 7-1 | Home | Jon Gray | MacKenzie Gore |
| 5/1/2024 | Nationals | L 1-0 | Home | Andrew Heaney | Trevor Williams |
| 5/2/2024 | Nationals | W 6-0 | Home | Nathan Eovaldi | Mitchell Parker |
| 5/3/2024 | Royals | L 7-1 | Away | Michael Lorenzen | Brady Singer |
| 5/4/2024 | Royals | - | Away | Dane Dunning | Michael Wacha |
| 5/5/2024 | Royals | - | Away | Jon Gray | - |
| 5/6/2024 | Athletics | - | Away | Andrew Heaney | Alex Wood |
| 5/7/2024 | Athletics | - | Away | Nathan Eovaldi | Ross Stripling |
| 5/8/2024 | Athletics | - | Away | Michael Lorenzen | JP Sears |
| 5/8/2024 | Athletics | - | Away | - | - |
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