The Kansas City Royals (35-38) are set to face the Texas Rangers (36-37) in a matchup that highlights two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Royals enter the game on a one-game winning streak, while the Rangers are looking to break a one-game losing streak. Both teams are currently positioned in the middle of their division, with the Rangers holding a slight edge in overall record. Texas boasts a home record of 23-14, while Kansas City has struggled slightly on the road with a 16-19 record. Key players to watch include Bobby Witt Jr. for the Royals, who leads the team in RBIs (39) and hits (221), and Josh Smith for the Rangers, who leads in batting average (.288) and runs (32).
Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers Game Information
Game Date: June 18, 2025
Game Time: 08:05 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest Extra – Missouri, Rangers Sports Network, MLB.TV – Texas Rangers
Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
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Texas Rangers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 36-37
Home Record: 23-14
Away Record: 13-23
Division Record: 8-5
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .493
Kansas City Royals Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 35-38
Home Record: 19-19
Away Record: 16-19
Division Record: 13-14
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .479
Stat Leaders
Texas Rangers (36-37, #3 in division)
Batting Average Leader: Josh Smith, 0.288
RBI Leader: Adolis GarcÃa, 34 RBI
Home Run Leader: Wyatt Langford, 13 HR
Runs Leader: Josh Smith, 32 Runs
Hits Leader: Marcus Semien, 196 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Wyatt Langford, 11 SB
ERA Leader: Nathan Eovaldi, 1.56 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jacob deGrom, 80 K
Wins Leader: Jacob deGrom, 6 W
Saves Leader: Luke Jackson, 9 SV
Kansas City Royals (35-38, #4 in division)
Batting Average Leader: Luke Maile, 0.375
RBI Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 39 RBI
Home Run Leader: Vinnie Pasquantino, 10 HR
Runs Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 38 Runs
Hits Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 221 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 21 SB
ERA Leader: Evan Sisk, 1.69 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Kris Bubic, 82 K
Wins Leader: Kris Bubic, 5 W
Saves Leader: Carlos Estévez, 19 SV
Texas Rangers Injury Report
Tyler Mahle – Shoulder (D15) – The Texas Rangers placed RHP Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder fatigue.
Joc Pederson – Hand (D10) – The Texas Rangers placed INF Joc Pederson on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured right hand when it was hit by a pitch.
Josh Sborz – Shoulder (D60) – The Texas Rangers placed RHP Josh Sborz on the 60-day injured list to right shoulder surgery.
Cody Bradford – Elbow (D60) – The Texas Rangers placed LHP Cody Bradford to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow sprain.
Josh Smith – Hamstring (Day-to-Day) – Smith is not in Tuesday’s (Jun. 17) starting lineup due to a hamstring injury.
Nathan Eovaldi – Triceps (D15) – The Texas Rangers placed RHP Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list with a right triceps fatigue.
Jon Gray – Wrist (D60) – The Texas Rangers placed RHP Jon Gray on the 60-day injured list due to a fractured wrist.
Kansas City Royals Injury Report
Alec Marsh – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Alec Marsh on the 60-day injured list while rehabbing his injured right shoulder.
James McArthur – Elbow (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP James McArthur from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list which was due to an elbow olecranon surgery.
Cole Ragans – Rotator Cuff (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed LHP Cole Ragans on the 15-day injured list with a left rotator cuff strain.
Hunter Harvey – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Hunter Harvey from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right teres major strain.
Sam Long – Elbow (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed LHP Sam Long on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow inflammation.
Michael Massey – Ankle (D10) – The Kansas City Royals placed INF Michael Massey on the 10-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain.
Kyle Wright – Shoulder (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Kyle Wright on the 15-day injured list due to a shoulder surgery.
Texas Rangers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
June 18, 2025 vs Kansas City Royals
June 19, 2025 vs Kansas City Royals
June 20, 2025 at Pittsburgh Pirates
June 21, 2025 at Pittsburgh Pirates
June 22, 2025 at Pittsburgh Pirates
June 23, 2025 at Baltimore Orioles
June 24, 2025 at Baltimore Orioles
June 25, 2025 at Baltimore Orioles
June 27, 2025 vs Seattle Mariners
June 28, 2025 vs Seattle Mariners
Kansas City Royals Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
June 18, 2025 at Texas Rangers
June 19, 2025 at Texas Rangers
June 20, 2025 at San Diego Padres
June 21, 2025 at San Diego Padres
June 22, 2025 at San Diego Padres
June 24, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Rays
June 25, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Rays
June 26, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Rays
June 27, 2025 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
June 28, 2025 vs Los Angeles Dodgers