Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks Preview - July 4, 2025

Friday, July 4th, 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to host the Kansas City Royals on 2025-07-04, marking the start of a three-game series at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Game Information

Kansas City Royals (41-47, fourth in the AL Central) at Arizona Diamondbacks (43-44, fourth in the NL West)

Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT (8:40 PM MST)

Pitching Matchup

The Royals will send Kris Bubic to the mound. Bubic holds a 6-6 record with a strong 2.25 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, and 101 strikeouts on the season.

For the Diamondbacks, Eduardo Rodriguez is scheduled to start. Rodriguez has a 3-4 record with a 5.12 ERA, a 1.56 WHIP, and 80 strikeouts.

Team Status

The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the contest with a 43-44 overall record, including a 22-23 mark at home. A notable stat for Arizona is their 19-10 record in games where they do not allow a home run.

The Kansas City Royals have a 41-47 overall record, with a road record of 21-23. The Royals pitching staff boasts the second-ranked team ERA in the American League at 3.48.

Series History

Friday's game is the first meeting between the Kansas City Royals and the Arizona Diamondbacks this season.

Key Performers

Arizona Diamondbacks

Josh Naylor has been a top offensive threat for the Diamondbacks, hitting .303 with 18 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, and 54 RBI. Geraldo Perdomo has been hot lately, going 14 for 39 with two doubles and a home run over the last 10 games.

Kansas City Royals

Maikel Garcia leads the Royals with a .305 batting average. He has collected 22 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, 30 walks, and 39 RBI. Bobby Witt Jr. is also swinging a hot bat, with 13 hits, a home run, and six RBI in his last 10 games.

Recent Form

In their last 10 games, the Diamondbacks have a 4-6 record, hitting .243 with a 4.15 ERA and being outscored by seven runs.

The Royals have struggled recently, posting a 3-7 record over their last 10 games. They have a .206 batting average and a 3.99 ERA during this stretch, being outscored by 13 runs.

Injuries

Arizona Diamondbacks Injuries

Ildemaro Vargas (foot), Corbin Carroll (hand), Christian Montes De Oca (elbow), Gabriel Moreno (hand), Justin Martinez (elbow), Cristian Mena (shoulder), Kendall Graveman (hip), Corbin Burnes (elbow), A.J. Puk (elbow), Jordan Montgomery (elbow), Blake Walston (elbow).

Kansas City Royals Injuries

Cole Ragans (rotator cuff), Michael Massey (ankle), Hunter Harvey (shoulder), Alec Marsh (shoulder), James McArthur (elbow).

In summary

The Kansas City Royals visit the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on 2025-07-04 for the opening game of their series. The Royals, holding a 41-47 record, will pitch Kris Bubic (6-6, 2.25 ERA) against the 43-44 Diamondbacks and Eduardo Rodriguez (3-4, 5.12 ERA). Key players include Maikel Garcia for Kansas City and Josh Naylor for Arizona. This marks the first meeting between the two teams this season, with both clubs looking to improve their standings following recent inconsistent play.

MLB Schedules

Today's MLB Games

There are no baseball games today.

Tomorrow's MLB Games

There are no baseball games tomorrow.

Yesterday's MLB Games

There were no baseball games yesterday.