The Royals Express, May 24, 2024: Kansas City Set for Road Series vs. Rays
![Jul 16, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder MJ Melendez (1) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Jul 16, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder MJ Melendez (1) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4661,h_2621,x_0,y_91/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_royals/01hymbq14pb75yt3wcm8.jpg)
Today's Game: The Kansas City Royals will play game one of a three-game road series against the Tampa Bay Rays at 5:50 p.m. CT. Seth Lugo (7-1, 1.79 ERA) is expected to be the starting pitcher for Kansas City. Shawn Armstrong (1-1, 4.03 ERA) is expected to take the mound for the Rays. You can watch the game on Bally Sports or MLB.TV (blackouts may apply depending on location).
Yesterday's Result: None.
In Case You Missed It:
- The Royals celebrated their 2014 ALCS team this past weekend. These team members, among others, donated $577,895 to the Kansas City Royals Foundation.
We are deeply grateful to our amazing sponsors for making the 2014 ALCS Celebration a success! With their generous support and the support of many others, we raised an incredible $577,895 to benefit The Kansas City Royals Foundation. Special thanks to the 2014 team who joined us… pic.twitter.com/vBnw7RnO3d
— Kansas City Royals Foundation (@KCRoyalsFdn) May 23, 2024
- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, also known as DJ Diesel, will be playing a postgame concert the night of August 9, when the Royals host the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:10 p.m. CT.
DJ Diesel is coming to The K!
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) May 23, 2024
Get your tickets now to join us for an epic show on August 9th!
On This Day in Royals History:
- In 2014, the Royals scored three go-ahead runs in the top of the 13th inning against the Los Angeles Angels to win 7-4. First baseman Eric Hosmer shined in the nearly five-hour showdown, as he went 4-of-7 with two runs and an RBI.
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