How to Watch Royals vs. Angels: Streaming Live and on TV - May 9
The Los Angeles Angels (14-23) start a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals (22-16) on Thursday at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. First pitch is at 9:38 PM.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Kansas City-Los Angeles matchup in the article below.
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Royals vs. Angels Game Info
- Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Starting Pitching Matchup: Michael Wacha vs. Reid Detmers
Michael Wacha Stats & Insights
- The Royals will hand the ball to Michael Wacha (1-4) for his eighth start of the season.
- The right-hander's last start was on Saturday, when he tossed 3 2/3 innings while giving up seven earned runs on nine hits in a matchup with the Texas Rangers.
- The 32-year-old has pitched in seven games this season with a 5.50 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .304.
- He has started seven games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in two of them.
- In seven starts, Wacha has pitched through or past the fifth inning five times. He has a season average of 5.3 frames per outing.
Reid Detmers Stats & Insights
- Reid Detmers (3-3) gets the starting nod for the Angels in his eighth start of the season. He has a 4.24 ERA in 40 1/3 innings pitched, with 44 strikeouts.
- His most recent time out was on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, when the left-hander went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering seven earned runs while giving up five hits.
- Over seven games this season, the 24-year-old has put up a 4.24 ERA and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .236 to his opponents.
- Detmers is trying to secure his third quality start of the year in this game.
- Detmers is trying for his eighth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.7 innings per start.
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Royals Leading Hitters
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 38 | .327 | .394 | .571 | 5 | 20 | 48 |
| Salvador Pérez | 36 | .326 | .387 | .558 | 8 | 31 | 42 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 36 | .248 | .338 | .424 | 4 | 22 | 31 |
| Maikel Garcia | 37 | .235 | .293 | .376 | 4 | 22 | 35 |
| Kyle Isbel | 34 | .217 | .252 | .349 | 3 | 10 | 23 |
Angels Leading Hitters
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ward | 36 | .273 | .307 | .469 | 7 | 24 | 39 |
| Luis Rengifo | 27 | .330 | .378 | .462 | 2 | 11 | 30 |
| Jo Adell | 28 | .259 | .311 | .506 | 5 | 14 | 21 |
| Logan O'Hoppe | 32 | .278 | .328 | .398 | 2 | 14 | 30 |
| Nolan Schanuel | 32 | .236 | .320 | .336 | 3 | 12 | 26 |
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Royals vs. Angels 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)
Los Angeles' Injuries
Miguel Sanó: 10 Day IL (Knee), Mike Trout: 10 Day IL (Meniscus), José Cisnero: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Guillermo Zuniga: 15 Day IL (Pectoral strain), Kelvin Caceres: 60 Day IL (Undisclosed), Chase Silseth: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Sam Bachman: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Anthony Rendon: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Robert William Stephenson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Michael Stefanic: 60 Day IL (Quadricep), José Quijada: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brandon Drury: day-to-day (Hamstring)
Royals Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Royals Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2024 | Rangers | L 15-4 | Home | Michael Wacha | Dane Dunning |
| 5/5/2024 | Rangers | L 3-2 | Home | Daniel Lynch | Jon Gray |
| 5/6/2024 | Brewers | W 3-2 | Home | Cole Ragans | Bryse Wilson |
| 5/7/2024 | Brewers | L 6-5 | Home | Seth Lugo | Colin Rea |
| 5/8/2024 | Brewers | W 6-4 | Home | Brady Singer | Joe Ross |
| 5/9/2024 | Angels | - | Away | Michael Wacha | Reid Detmers |
| 5/10/2024 | Angels | - | Away | Alec Marsh | Griffin Canning |
| 5/11/2024 | Angels | - | Away | Cole Ragans | Tyler Anderson |
| 5/12/2024 | Angels | - | Away | Seth Lugo | Patrick Sandoval |
| 5/13/2024 | Mariners | - | Away | Brady Singer | George Kirby |
| 5/14/2024 | Mariners | - | Away | Michael Wacha | Logan Gilbert |
Angels Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Angels Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2024 | Guardians | L 7-1 | Away | Reid Detmers | Ben Lively |
| 5/5/2024 | Guardians | L 4-1 | Away | Griffin Canning | Carlos Carrasco |
| 5/6/2024 | Pirates | L 4-1 | Away | Tyler Anderson | Mitch Keller |
| 5/7/2024 | Pirates | W 9-0 | Away | Patrick Sandoval | Quinn Priester |
| 5/8/2024 | Pirates | W 5-4 | Away | José Soriano | Martín Pérez |
| 5/9/2024 | Royals | - | Home | Reid Detmers | Michael Wacha |
| 5/10/2024 | Royals | - | Home | Griffin Canning | Alec Marsh |
| 5/11/2024 | Royals | - | Home | Tyler Anderson | Cole Ragans |
| 5/12/2024 | Royals | - | Home | Patrick Sandoval | Seth Lugo |
| 5/13/2024 | Cardinals | - | Home | José Soriano | Sonny Gray |
| 5/14/2024 | Cardinals | - | Home | Reid Detmers | Sonny Gray |
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