The exciting MLB clash between the Cincinnati Reds and the Kansas City Royals is set to take place on August 16, 2024, at 6:40 pm ET/3:40 pm PT.
Overall, the Cincinnati Reds are 60-61, and their home record is 31-31. The Kansas City Royals, on the other hand, are 66-55, which is a better overall record, but their road record is 28-30.
While scoring 4.49 runs per game, the Reds' offense has been about average, finishing 14th in the league. Even though they can score runs, their hitting average is only .230, which ranks them 28th and shows that they have trouble at the plate.
The Royals, on the other hand, are more consistent on offense. They rank 11th with an average of 4.77 runs per game and 8th with a good batting average of .254.
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How to watch Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals on TV & stream live online
National TV channel: MLB.tv
Local TV channel: BSOH, BSKC
Streaming service: FuboTV
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| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | Bally Sports Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | Bally Sports Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | Bally Sports Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | Bally Sports West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | Bally Sports Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Bally Sports Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | Bally Sports North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | Bally Sports Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Bally Sports Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | Bally Sports Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals: Date and First-Pitch Time
The Cincinnati Reds will square off against the Kansas City Royals in an electrifying MLB battle on August 16, 2024, at 6:40 pm ET/3:40 pm PT, at Great American Ball Park, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
| Date | August 16, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 6:40 pm ET/3:40 pm PT |
| Venue | Great American Ball Park |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
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Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals team news
Cincinnati Reds team news
Elly De La Cruz has hit 21 home runs and averaged .263 with 52 RBIs for the Cincinnati Reds.
Spencer Steer has 75 RBIs with 18 home runs, but his .236 average shows unpredictability.
Cincinnati Reds injury report
|
Player |
Position |
Injury |
Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | C | Teres issue | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Brent Suter | LHP | Partial tear in the left teres major muscle | Out, 15-Day IL |
Kansas City Royals team news
Bobby Witt Jr. is a powerhouse at bat, scoring 24 home runs and driving in 89 runs. His batting average is .349.
Seth Lugo continues to be consistent, with a 3.04 earned run average (ERA) and 13 wins compared to 7 losses.
Kansas City Royals injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Harvey | RHP | Back tightness issue | Out, 15-Day IL |
| John Schreiber | RHP | Knee injury | Out, 15-Day IL |
Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals projected starting pitchers
| Date | Home Team | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2024 | Nick Martinez | Michael Lorenzen |
Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals head-to-head record
From their last five meetings, the Cincinnati Reds have clearly beaten the Kansas City Royals, capturing four of those five games. The Reds have always found a way to win, with wins by as little as one run in three of those games, showing that they can do well when things get tough. The Royals' only win during this time was in a close game with a lot of runs scored, which shows that when their offense works well, they can beat the Reds. Based on this past, the Reds may use their present success and strength to beat the Royals in the next game. However, the Royals could pull off an upset if they can repeat their strong offensive performance.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | Reds 7-4 Royals |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Reds 5-4 Royals |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Reds 5-4 Royals |
| Jul 07, 2021 | Reds 5-2 Royals |
| Jul 07, 2021 | Royals 7-6 Reds |