Royals vs. Diamondbacks September 9th game discussion
Royals trying to salvage one in the series while the Diamond cling to the final NL Wildcard
On August 18, 2026, the Kansas City Royals will face off against the Diamondbacks in a highly anticipated MLB game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. This matchup comes after a hot stretch for the Royals ended, during which they won just 2 out of their last 9 games. However, they were able to salvage game three against the Athletics to avoid a sweep.
The pitching matchup for this game features Daniel Lynch IV of the Royals against Zac Gallen of the Diamondbacks. On paper, the matchup seems lopsided, as Gallen has struggled in recent years, posting a 6.34 ERA across 19 starts in 2026 with a shocking 5.6 strikeouts per 9 innings.
Despite Gallen's recent poor performance, both teams are likely excited for this series, as they have struggled to score runs until the very end of games. However, it should be noted that Jac Caglianone, who has been a key player for the Royals, is not currently in the lineup.
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