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September 9, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Arizona has won four straight and carries genuine momentum into Kansas City, fresh off taking two of three in Houston — a city where the Diamondbacks hadn’t won a series since 2012. That kind of road success against a quality opponent doesn’t happen by accident, and the pitching has been the engine. Dennis Santana has been nearly untouchable out of the bullpen with a 1.29 ERA, and the offense has the depth to punish mistakes late in games.

Kansas City is fighting through a two-game skid but showed something in its last outing, beating Miami 7-3 to avoid a sweep. Bobby Witt Jr. remains the most dynamic player on the field on any given night — 83 runs, 139 hits, and 39 stolen bases make him a constant threat to change the game in multiple ways. At home, where the Royals are 38-36, they’ve shown they can be a different team than their overall record suggests.

The gap between these clubs in the standings is real, but the Royals have the personnel to make Arizona earn every run. This is a game with stakes on one side and pride on the other — and both tend to produce sharp baseball.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Kansas City Royals Game Information

Game Date: September 09, 2026
Game Time: 07:40 PM ET
TV Channel: Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, and MLB.TV – Arizona Diamondbacks
Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

11:01 PM ET
Ketel Marte grounds out to second base. Lars Nootbaar out at second.
11:00 PM ET
Gabriel Moreno strikes out swinging.
10:57 PM ET
Gabriel Moreno pinch-hitting for Ildemaro Vargas.
10:57 PM ET
Lars Nootbaar walks. Jordan Lawlar to second.
10:54 PM ET
Jordan Lawlar singles to shallow center field.
10:52 PM ET
Nate Pearson (P) replaces Craig Kimbrel (P).
10:51 PM ET
Michael Massey grounds out to shallow center field, Ildemaro Vargas to Tim Tawa.
10:49 PM ET
Salvador Perez grounds out to shortstop, Geraldo Perdomo to Tim Tawa.
10:48 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino lines out to center field to Jordan Lawlar.
10:48 PM ET
Adrian Del Castillo remains in the game as C.
10:45 PM ET
Adrian Del Castillo strikes out swinging.
10:43 PM ET
Adrian Del Castillo pinch-hitting for James McCann.
10:42 PM ET
Lourdes Gurriel singles to center field.
10:42 PM ET
Tim Tawa grounds out to shallow left field. Nolan Arenado out at second.
10:39 PM ET
Nolan Arenado singles to left field.
10:38 PM ET
Craig Kimbrel (P) replaces Anthony Gose (P).
10:36 PM ET
Bobby Witt pops out to Tim Tawa.
10:36 PM ET
Carter Jensen pops out to shallow center field to Geraldo Perdomo.
10:35 PM ET
Isaac Collins grounds out to second base, Ildemaro Vargas to Tim Tawa.
10:32 PM ET
Geraldo Perdomo pops out to Vinnie Pasquantino.
10:30 PM ET
Ketel Marte pops out to shortstop to Bobby Witt.
10:29 PM ET
Ildemaro Vargas singles to shortstop.
10:28 PM ET
Lars Nootbaar flies out to deep center field to Kyle Isbel.
10:25 PM ET
Anthony Gose (P) replaces Jose Cuas (P).
10:24 PM ET
Kyle Isbel flies out to left field to Lourdes Gurriel.
10:23 PM ET
John Rave strikes out swinging.
10:20 PM ET
Nick Loftin called out on strikes.
10:17 PM ET
Michael Massey singles to right field.
10:14 PM ET
Jordan Lawlar grounds out to shortstop, Bobby Witt to Vinnie Pasquantino.
10:13 PM ET
James McCann grounds out to second base, Michael Massey to Vinnie Pasquantino. Tim Tawa to second. Nolan Arenado to third.
10:11 PM ET
Lourdes Gurriel strikes out swinging.
10:09 PM ET
Tim Tawa singles to center field. Nolan Arenado to second.
10:08 PM ET
Nolan Arenado walks.
10:07 PM ET
Jose Cuas (P) replaces Daniel Lynch (P).
10:05 PM ET
Salvador Perez flies out to center field to Jordan Lawlar.
10:03 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.
10:01 PM ET
Bobby Witt homers to center field. Carter Jensen scores. Isaac Collins scores.
10:00 PM ET
Carter Jensen walks. Isaac Collins to second.
9:58 PM ET
Isaac Collins singles to left field.
9:57 PM ET
Kyle Isbel strikes out swinging.
9:54 PM ET
Michael Soroka (P) replaces Derek Law (P).
9:53 PM ET
Geraldo Perdomo hits into a force out to shortstop. Ketel Marte out at second.
9:51 PM ET
Ketel Marte singles to shallow left field. Jordan Lawlar scores.
9:49 PM ET
Ildemaro Vargas flies out to right field to John Rave. Jordan Lawlar to third.
9:47 PM ET
Lars Nootbaar out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Daniel Lynch to Vinnie Pasquantino. Jordan Lawlar to second.
9:45 PM ET
Jordan Lawlar singles to center field.
9:40 PM ET
John Rave hits into a force out to shallow infield. Nick Loftin out at second.
9:36 PM ET
Derek Law (P) replaces Zac Gallen (P).
9:35 PM ET
Nick Loftin walks.
9:31 PM ET
Michael Massey lines out to center field to Jordan Lawlar.
9:27 PM ET
James McCann strikes out swinging.
9:26 PM ET
Lourdes Gurriel lines out to shallow right field to John Rave.
9:24 PM ET
Tim Tawa lines out to right field to John Rave.
9:22 PM ET
Nolan Arenado homers to left field.
9:20 PM ET
Salvador Perez flies out to deep left field to Lourdes Gurriel.
9:19 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out to shallow infield. Bobby Witt out at second.
9:17 PM ET
Bobby Witt singles to shallow center field.
9:15 PM ET
Carter Jensen homers to center field.
9:12 PM ET
Geraldo Perdomo hits into a force out to shallow infield. Ildemaro Vargas out at second.
9:11 PM ET
Ketel Marte lines out to left field to Isaac Collins.
9:09 PM ET
Ildemaro Vargas walks.
9:07 PM ET
Lars Nootbaar flies out to center field to Kyle Isbel.
9:04 PM ET
Isaac Collins grounds out to shallow infield, Nolan Arenado to Tim Tawa.
9:02 PM ET
Kyle Isbel singles to center field. John Rave to second.
9:01 PM ET
John Rave singles to shallow infield.
8:59 PM ET
Nick Loftin lines out to deep left field to Lourdes Gurriel.
8:55 PM ET
Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
8:52 PM ET
Jordan Lawlar flies out to right field to John Rave.
8:51 PM ET
James McCann strikes out swinging.
8:50 PM ET
Lourdes Gurriel strikes out swinging.
8:46 PM ET
Salvador Perez flies out to deep center field to Jordan Lawlar.
8:43 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino walks.
8:40 PM ET
Bobby Witt lines out to right field to Lars Nootbaar.
8:39 PM ET
Carter Jensen lines out to deep right field to Lars Nootbaar.
8:36 PM ET
Tim Tawa grounds out to shallow infield, Daniel Lynch to Vinnie Pasquantino.
8:35 PM ET
Nolan Arenado hits into a force out to shallow infield. Geraldo Perdomo to third. Ildemaro Vargas out at home.
8:33 PM ET
Geraldo Perdomo doubles to shallow left field. Ildemaro Vargas to third.
8:32 PM ET
Ketel Marte flies out to left field to Isaac Collins.
8:31 PM ET
Ildemaro Vargas walks.

Game Preview

Arizona sits 10.5 games back in its division race, meaning every win carries weight in the broader postseason picture. The Diamondbacks have gone 6-4 over their last ten games and are playing their best baseball of the recent stretch. Kansas City, 12 games back and sitting at 64-82, is playing for development and competitive pride — but at home, where they’ve posted a 38-36 mark, they’ve proven capable of beating teams with better records. A Royals win here would be a genuine statement against a club trending upward.

Kansas City Royals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 64-82
Home Record: 38-36
Away Record: 26-46
Division Record: 23-23
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .438

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 78-68
Home Record: 41-31
Away Record: 37-37
Division Record: 16-15
Streak: 4 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .534

Stat Leaders

Kansas City Royals (64-82, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Tyler Tolbert, 0.302
RBI Leader: Salvador Perez, 71 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jac Caglianone, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 83 Runs
Hits Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 139 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 39 SB
ERA Leader: Nate Pearson, 0.47 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael Wacha, 147 K
Wins Leader: Noah Cameron, 9 W
Saves Leader: Lucas Erceg, 12 SV

Arizona Diamondbacks (78-68, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gabriel Moreno, 0.300
RBI Leader: Gabriel Moreno, 70 RBI
Home Run Leader: Ketel Marte, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Corbin Carroll, 85 Runs
Hits Leader: Corbin Carroll, 126 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Corbin Carroll, 21 SB
ERA Leader: Dennis Santana, 1.29 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Eduardo Rodriguez, 128 K
Wins Leader: Eduardo Rodriguez, 15 W
Saves Leader: Paul Sewald, 24 SV

What to Watch For

Corbin Carroll is listed as day-to-day with a back issue, and his status bears watching — he’s been one of Arizona’s most dynamic contributors with 85 runs, 126 hits, and 21 stolen bases. If he’s out, the Diamondbacks will need others to step up, and Geraldo Perdomo has the profile to do it: 126 hits, 65 runs, 20 stolen bases, and a .250 average give him a similar on-base presence. Nolan Arenado adds power with 22 home runs and 68 RBI, while Gabriel Moreno’s .300 average and 70 RBI make him one of the more quietly productive catchers in the league.

For Kansas City, Bobby Witt Jr. is the obvious focal point, but Carter Jensen has quietly put together a strong season — 22 home runs, 68 RBI, and 68 runs scored at a .228 clip. Michael Massey at .278 with 11 home runs and 45 RBI gives the Royals a reliable middle-of-the-order presence. On the mound, Corbin Burnes is confirmed to return from the 60-day injured list to start for Arizona, which is a significant development — his return gives the rotation a boost at exactly the right time. Kansas City’s pitching picture is complicated by injuries to Cole Ragans and Stephen Kolek, creating opportunity for arms like Randy Dobnak, who carries a 2.54 ERA, to step into a bigger role.

Kansas City Royals Injury Report

Alec Marsh – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Alec Marsh on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury.
Maikel Garcia – Hamstring (D10) – The Kansas City Royals placed INF Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Luinder Avila – Forearm (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Luinder Avila from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right forearm tightness.
Jac Caglianone – Elbow (Day-to-Day) – Caglianone is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s (Sept. 8) game against the Diamondbacks due to an elbow injury.
Jonathan India – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred INF Jonathan India to the 60-day injured list.
Connor Seabold – Lat (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Connor Seabold to the 60-day injured list with right lat strain.
Cole Ragans – Elbow (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred LHP Cole Ragans from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with elbow impingement.
Nick Mears – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Nick Mears from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Beck Way – Back (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Beck Way on the 15-day injured list due to low back spasm tightness.
Tony Gonsolin – Elbow (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Tony Gonsolin on the 15-day injured list.
Carlos Estévez – Foot (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Carlos Estévez from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list with left foot contusion.
James McArthur – Elbow (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP James McArthur from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Stephen Kolek – Flexor (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Stephen Kolek from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.

Arizona Diamondbacks Injury Report

Ryan Thompson – Back (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred RHP Ryan Thompson to the 60-day injured list due to a strained lower back.
Ryne Nelson – Elbow (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred RHP Ryne Nelson to the 60-day injured list due to strained right elbow.
Cristian Mena – Shoulder (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed RHP Cristian Mena on the 60-day injured list with strained right shoulder.
Andrew Saalfrank – Shoulder (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed LHP Andrew Saalfrank on the 60-day injured list following his shoulder surgery.
Corbin Carroll – Back (Day-to-Day) – Carroll was scratched from Tuesday’s (Sep. 8) game against the Royals due to an undisclosed injury.
A.J. Puk – Elbow (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed LHP A.J. Puk on the 60-day injured list.
Zac Gallen – Elbow (D60) – The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred RHP Zac Gallen to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Michael Soroka – Arm (D15) – The Arizona Diamondbacks placed RHP Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with right arm inflammation.

Kansas City Royals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 09, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks
September 11, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
September 12, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
September 13, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
September 15, 2026 at Houston Astros
September 16, 2026 at Houston Astros
September 17, 2026 at Houston Astros
September 18, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
September 19, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
September 20, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates

Arizona Diamondbacks Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 09, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
September 11, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
September 12, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
September 13, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
September 14, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
September 15, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
September 16, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
September 18, 2026 vs New York Yankees
September 19, 2026 vs New York Yankees
September 20, 2026 vs New York Yankees

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