On August 26, 2024, at Progressive Field, the Kansas City Royals will go head-to-head with the Cleveland Guardians, starting at 1:10 PM. Expect light rain during the game time. Cole Ragans will lead the pitching for the Royals, holding a commendable ERA of 3.309. The starting pitcher for the Guardians has not been announced yet. In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals are currently fourth, with a record of 72-57, translating to a winning percentage of .560. They rank second in the division based on their 26-13 record against divisional rivals and have won 7 of their last 10 games. The team has lost its most recent game. With a 41-27 home record and 31-30 away record, they have shown consistency. They have won 27 day games compared to 45 night games, scoring 627 runs and allowing 523. The Guardians hold the third spot in the division with a 74-55 record, equaling a .574 winning percentage. They are at the top in division performance with a 21-17 record. Having won 4 out of their last 10 games and currently on a one-game winning streak, the Guardians have kept a solid 39-21 home record and a 35-34 away performance. They won 29 day games versus 45 night games, scoring 589 runs and conceding 514. This matchup is poised to be a compelling contest between two closely matched rivals.