· 2026-07-08

Kansas City Royals head into Thursday’s game with a 12-16 win at New York on July 7, looking to keep their three‑game winning streak alive against the Mets. The Royals sit 14th in the American League with a 38‑54 record, and fans can catch the action on regional sports networks or stream it live.
The game kicks off at 7:10 p.m. Central Time on July 8. In the Kansas City market, the broadcast will be on Bally Sports Midwest, while New York viewers see it on SNY. For cord‑cutters, the matchup streams on the MLB.TV app, the team’s official website, and the ESPN+ platform for those with a subscription. Mobile users can also tune in via the MLB At Bat app, which offers live audio and video for a small fee.
The Royals’ 12‑16 victory in New York was highlighted by a clutch two‑run double from MJ Melendez in the seventh inning, pushing the score past the Mets’ lead. That win snapped a five‑game losing streak and sparked a three‑game surge that has the club hovering just above the AL’s basement. Pitcher Michael Wacha tossed six solid innings, allowing just two runs and striking out eight, improving his ERA to 4.12.
Mike Moustakas returns to the lineup after a brief IL stint, bringing power to the middle of the order. In the bullpen, Taylor Hearn is slated for a high‑leverage situation in the eighth, hoping to preserve the lead. On the Mets side, Pete Alonso will look to counter with his usual home‑run threat, while starter Jacob deGrom (if healthy) could dominate the mound.
Real‑time updates will be available on the MLB.com scoreboard, which flashes pitch‑by‑pitch data, including strikeouts, walks, and RBI counts. Social media feeds from the Royals’ official Twitter and Instagram accounts will post highlights and player reactions. For those who miss the live broadcast, a full‑game replay appears on MLB.TV within 24 hours, and a condensed highlights reel drops on the team’s YouTube channel the following day.
While the Royals remain far from a playoff spot, each win tightens the race for the final AL wild‑card berth. Extending their current streak could boost morale and give manager Matt Quatraro more flexibility with the rotation as the season heads into its final stretch. A loss would drop them back to 38‑55, widening the gap to the league’s middle tier.
Fans in Kansas City can also catch pre‑game analysis on KSHB 41 at 6:30 p.m., where former player Mike Sweeney breaks down the Royals’ recent pitching adjustments. Whether you’re watching on TV, streaming on a tablet, or listening on the radio, the Royals‑Mets showdown promises plenty of drama as Kansas City fights to climb out of the AL’s lower ranks.