Phillies aim to extend winning streak against Royals this weekend
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies face the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium for a three-game series starting July 5, 2026. Since firing manager Rob Thomson early in the season, the Phillies have rebounded with a 40-20 record, positioning themselves in the playoff race. The team has been bolstered by standout performances from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, while the Royals struggle with a 35-53 record. The matchups favor the Phillies, featuring strong pitching from Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo against a Royals lineup led by struggling starter Luinder Avila.
- •Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start.
- •They hired Don Mattingly, leading to a 40-20 record since.
- •Kyle Schwarber leads MLB with 30 home runs.
- •Cristopher Sánchez is a frontrunner for the NL Cy Young.
- •Royals' Jason Caglianone and Bobby Witt Jr. hope for strong performances.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies series preview: Rebounding from a bad start
"The Phillies fired their manager and got better.
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