Scheduled for August 23, 2024, at 8:10 PM, the Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium under scattered clouds. Taijuan Walker, with an ERA of 5.692, will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies. Opposing him from the mound for the Royals will be Michael Wacha, who holds an ERA of 3.331.

In the NL East Division standings for 2024, the Phillies are currently second with a 74-52 record, marking a .59 winning percentage. They have topped their division with a 20-13 record, won 5 of their last 10 games, and are on a one-win streak. The Phillies have posted a 42-23 home record and a 32-29 away record, with 23 daytime wins and 51 nighttime victories. They have scored 610 runs and conceded 509.

Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals are fourth in the AL Central Division, holding a 71-56 record, which corresponds to a .56 win ratio. They are second in the division with a 26-13 record, have 7 wins in their last 10 games, and are also on a one-win streak. At home, they’ve secured 40 wins against 26 losses, and on the road, they have a 31-30 record. The Royals have notched 29 daytime wins and 42 nighttime wins, totaling 618 runs scored and 508 runs allowed.