Phillies face Royals in series amid struggles for both teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:59 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series starting Saturday. Both teams have faced significant challenges this season, with the Royals currently last in the American League, struggling to find success after a promising 2024. Meanwhile, the Phillies' offseason decisions have not paid off as expected, affecting their performance. Matt Strahm has been under scrutiny after being traded to the Royals, where he has had inconsistent outings. The series will showcase pitching matchups that are seen as a test for both clubs' struggling lineups and pitching staff.
- •Phillies and Royals meet for a Saturday to Monday series.
- •Royals sit last in the American League with high loss totals.
- •Matt Strahm's performance remains a concern since trading from Phillies.
- •Phillies looking for a turnaround amidst inconsistent play.
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — The rebuild appears to have stalled: Phillies vs. Royals series preview
"The Royals are racking up another high loss total
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