2024 MLB Matchup Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals on May 17 at Kauffman Stadium

The Oakland Athletics are set to clash with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 17, 2024, beginning at 07:40 pm under a Clear Sky forecast. The starting pitcher for the Athletics has not yet been announced, while Cole Ragans, boasting a 4.224 ERA, will take the mound for the Royals. In the 2024 AL West Division, the Athletics rank 13th with a record of 19-27, translating to a winning percentage of 0.41. They hold a divisional record of 4-10, ranked 4th, and have won just 2 of their recent 10 games, now facing a 5-game losing streak. The A’s have a home record of 10-13 and an away record of 9-14, with 11 day game wins compared to 8 night game victories, scoring a total of 171 runs while conceding 221. Conversely, the Royals stand 4th in the AL Central Division with a 26-19 record, a 0.58 winning percentage, and are 2nd in the division with an 8-5 divisional record. They have won 6 of their last 10 matches, with a current streak of 1 loss. The Royals have compiled a 15-8 home record and an 11-11 road tally, winning 11 day games and 15 night games, and have scored 202 runs while allowing 157.