Royals

Body The American League (AL) Central Division title race is heating up as August ends – and Kansas City is in the thick of it.As of Friday afternoon, the Royals were in second place and trailing division leader Cleveland by 1.5 games.

Body Kansas City remains in the thick of the American League (AL) playoff race, despite going 4-6 in its last 10 games.The Royals were 66-55 and held the position of the final wild card spot entering this weekend’s three-game interleague road series with Cincinnati.

Body Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and his fellow Royals are on the edge of playoff contention with roughly six weeks left in the Major League Baseball regular season.

Body  Bobby Witt Jr. continues to power Kansas City and keep the Royals in American League playoff contention with his bat.The young shortstop was leading the Royals with a .

Body Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro and his Royals remain in contention in the American League Central Division, despite a recent 4-6 stretch.