The New York Mets (53–41) travel to Kauffman Stadium to face the Kansas City Royals (46–48) on Friday, July 11 at 8:10 PM ET, opening a three-game interleague series. With both teams chasing playoff relevance, this matchup features the return of ace Kodai Senga for the Mets and a red-hot Bobby Witt Jr. leading the Royals’ offense.
Team Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Home/Away Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 53–41 | 5–5 | 20–27 (Away) |
| Royals | 46–48 | 7–3 | 23–24 (Home) |
- Mets dropped both games of a doubleheader vs Baltimore, but remain just 1.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East.
- Royals swept Pittsburgh and have won four straight, gaining momentum in the AL Central.
Starting Pitchers
New York Mets – Kodai Senga (RHP)
- Record: 7–3
- ERA: 1.47
- WHIP: 1.11
- Last Start: 5.2 IP, 0 ER vs Nationals (June 12)
- Note: Returning from hamstring injury; 70 K in 73.2 IP
Kansas City Royals – Michael Wacha (RHP)
- Record: 4–9
- ERA: 3.83
- WHIP: 1.29
- Last Start: 4 IP, 4 ER vs Diamondbacks
- Note: ERA at home is 2.81; 48 K in 51.1 IP at Kauffman
Key Players to Watch
Kansas City Royals
- Bobby Witt Jr.: .295 AVG, 13 HR, 52 RBI – 13-game hit streak; .385 over last 10 games
- Maikel Garcia: .305 AVG, 40 RBI – 6 straight games with a hit; 3-for-4 lifetime vs Senga
- Salvador Perez: 13 HR, 24 doubles – 11 RBI in last 10 games
New York Mets
- Juan Soto: 21 HR, 75 BB, 53 RBI – .264 AVG; 11th in MLB HR rankings
- Pete Alonso: .284 AVG, 21 HR, 76 RBI – team leader in batting average and RBI
- Francisco Lindor: .261 AVG, 18 HR – hitting .316 over last 5 games
- Mets are 42–24 when favored this season
- Royals are 28–31 as underdogs; 12–13 when at +116 or worse
- Under has hit in 6 of Royals’ last 8 games
Game Storylines
- Senga’s Return: Mets ace returns after a month on the IL; has held opponents to a .195 AVG
- Royals’ Power Surge: 14 HR in last 6 games; Jac Caglianone homered in back-to-back games
- Series History: First meeting of 2025; Royals won 4 of last 5 vs Mets overall
- Bullpen Watch: Mets’ relief corps struggled vs Orioles; Royals’ pen ranks top 10 in ERA
Game Details
- Matchup: New York Mets vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: SNY / FDSKC / MLB.tv
Game Odds
New York Mets – 136
Kansas City Royals 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, July 10, 2025
