On the evening of June 27, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians are set to clash with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, beginning at 8:10 PM. The game promises exciting pitching matchups as Ben Lively takes the mound for the Guardians, with an impressive 3.017 ERA. His counterpart from the Royals, Brady Singer, will compete with an ERA of 3.390.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians hold the third spot with a 44-25 record, translating to a .640 winning percentage. They are also leading the division with a record of 11-6. Recently, the team has won 5 of their last 10 games but is currently facing a two-game losing streak. While they have been strong at home with a 21-8 record, their road performance shows a 23-17 record. With 17 day game wins versus 27 in night games, the Guardians have amassed 341 runs and conceded 255.

Meanwhile, the Royals sit at the bottom of the division in fifth place with a 41-32 record, marking a .560 winning percentage. Holding a divisional record of 13-9, they are second in the division, slightly struggling with 4 wins in their last 10 games and a recent loss. The Royals have been stronger at home (25-14) than on the road (16-18), with their players scoring 351 runs and giving up 290 runs in total.