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The Royals Express, Monday, June 10: MJ Melendez is Heating Up

Your daily briefing on what's going on with the Royals, including full TV listing in the schedule.

Mathey Gibson

May 27, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (1) hits a single against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning at Target Field.
May 27, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (1) hits a single against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning at Target Field. / © Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

Today's Game: After winning two of three against the Mariners, the Royals remain at home for a four-game series against the AL-leading Yankees at Kauffman Stadium. New York's Carlos Rodon (8-2, 3.08 ERA) faces Kansas City's Seth Lugo (9-1, 2.13 ERA) in tonight's 7:10 p.m. CT matchup. Fans can watch the game on MLB.TV or Fubo TV.

Yesterday's Result: The Royals fell to the Mariners 6-5 in ten innings.

In Case You Missed It:

  • The Ohama Storm Chasers, who had previously held the best record in MiLB, suffered their second consecutive loss against the Memphis Redbirds. Omaha’s offense mustered three hits.
  • Despite some struggles, MJ Melendez appears to be hitting his stride at the plate.
  • With yesterday's loss, the Royals dropped back to 4.0 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central.

On This Day in Royals History:

• On this day in 2018, the Royals fell to the Athletics 3-2 after a blown save. Whit Merrifield was the only Royal with multiple hits in the game.

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