Royals vs. Athletics: Catch the Action Live on TV or Streaming – May 19th

As the diamond dust settles at Kauffman Stadium, the Kansas City Royals (28-19) and Oakland Athletics (19-29) gear up for an epic series finale showdown. Bobby Witt Jr. and his band of batting bashers aim to plunder a resounding sweep against the resilient Abraham Toro-led Athletics. The opening salvo is primed to detonate at 2:10 PM ET on this sizzling Sunday, May 19th.

For those seeking to bask in the action, read on to unravel the tangled web of how to watch this marquee melee.

Royals vs. Athletics Game Intel

• Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
• Time: 2:10 PM ET
• TV: NBCS-CA
• Live Stream: Gaze upon this game via Fubo
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Venue: Kauffman Stadium

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Pitching Matchup

Royals: Brady Singer

• The Royals will unleash Brady Singer (3-2) onto the mound, where he’ll make his 10th start of the season. He boasts a 3-2 record, complemented by a sparkling 2.84 ERA and 52 strikeouts across 50 2/3 innings of flame-throwing fury.
• The right-handed hurler’s most recent conquest was a fiery duel against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, where he surrendered four earned runs on nine hits across five innings of toil.
• In his nine outings this season, the 27-year-old has etched a dazzling 2.84 ERA, complemented by a blistering 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents have mustered a paltry .212 batting average against his scorching arsenal.
• Singer is hellbent on securing his fourth quality start of the season in this high-stakes clash.
• The seasoned pitcher has consistently delivered five or more innings in his last nine appearances, averaging a robust 5.6 innings per outing.
• On one occasion this season, Singer has held his adversaries at bay, denying them earned runs in a dominant display.

Athletics: JP Sears

• JP Sears takes the mound for the Athletics, making his 10th start of the season. He boasts a 3-2 record, accompanied by a 3.96 ERA and 35 strikeouts across 50 2/3 innings of intense combat.
• His most recent endeavor came on Wednesday against the formidable Houston Astros, where the left-hander hurled five innings, surrendering a solitary earned run while yielding five hits.
• The 28-year-old has etched a 3.96 ERA this season, complemented by 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings across nine outings. Opponents have mustered a .231 batting average against his arsenal.
• Sears is primed to secure his fourth quality start of the season in this pivotal encounter.
• The hurler will aim to extend his streak of nine consecutive outings lasting five or more innings, having averaged a robust 5.6 frames per appearance.
• In three of his outings this season, Sears has emerged triumphant, denying his adversaries earned runs in a testament to his dominance.

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Team Comparison

Royals Offensive Leaders

• Witt is batting a scorching .290 this season, accompanied by an eye-popping .845 OPS (.353 on-base, .492 slugging). His strikeout rate stands at 17.2%, while his walk rate is an impressive 8.3%. He has launched five moon shots and driven in 23 RBI, complemented by 41 runs scored and a blistering 15 steals on 20 attempts.
• So far this year, Salvador Perez is swinging a white-hot .333 bat, sporting a stupendous .949 OPS (.400 on-base, .549 slugging). His strikeout rate is a respectable 15.6%, while his walk rate stands at 7.8%. He has blasted eight taters and driven in 36 RBI, complemented by 18 runs scored.
• Maikel Garcia is batting .243, with five big flies and 28 RBI, augmented by 23 runs scored and 10 steals on 10 attempts. He brandishes a .679 OPS (.290 on-base, .389 slugging). His strikeout rate is 18.9%, while his walk rate is 6.5%.
• Also for the Royals, Vinnie Pasquantino’s batting average stands at .231, accompanied by a .309 on-base percentage and a .404 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 13.3%, and his walk rate is an admirable 10.5%. He has launched five big ones and driven in 26 RBI, complemented by 21 runs scored.

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Athletics Offensive Leaders

• Toro-Hernandez, who wields a formidable .298/.351/.447 slash line this season, has amassed 24 runs, 17 RBI, and four dingers in 174 plate appearances. His walk rate stands at 5.2%, while his strikeout rate is 17.2%.
• In 146 plate appearances this season, Brent Rooker has etched a remarkable .277 batting average, complemented by a .356 on-base percentage and a thunderous .562 slugging percentage. He has launched 10 big flies with 29 RBI and 21 runs, including two swipes, while posting a 33.6% strikeout rate and 10.3% walk rate.
• So far this season, Shea Langeliers has put up a .223 batting average with an impressive .802 OPS (.284 OBP; .518 SLG), while cracking 10 taters with 18 runs and 26 RBI. He’s drawing free passes at a 6.5% clip and fanning 22.6% of the time.
• At the dish, JJ Bleday has posted a .241 batting average, accompanied by a .317 on-base percentage and a robust .420 slugging percentage in 181 plate appearances. He’s also clubbed five big ones with 18 RBI and 14 runs scored while posting a 20.4% strikeout rate and 9.9% walk rate.