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The stage is set for an exciting MLB encounter as the Kansas City Royals visit the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum on June 20, 2024. The game is slated to start at 3:37 PM under scattered clouds. Seth Lugo will take the mound for the Royals, sporting a commendable 2.404 ERA. Opposing him will be Mitch Spence for the Athletics, who brings a 3.947 ERA into the contest. In the AL Central Division standings for 2024, the Royals sit in 5th place with a 41-32 record, achieving a .56 winning percentage and a 13-9 record within their division, placing them 2nd. The team has won four of their last ten games, but is currently on a one-game losing streak. They have shown strength at home, boasting a 25-14 record, but have a slightly less impressive 16-18 record on the road. Their daytime performance showcases 18 victories, against 23 wins in night games, with 351 runs scored and 290 conceded overall. Meanwhile, the Athletics find themselves in a challenging position in the AL West Division, ranked 14th with a 26-48 record, reflecting a .35 winning win percentage. They are 5th in their division with a 6-14 record. Recently, their form has dipped with only one win in their last ten games and a current nine-game losing streak. At home, they have a 15-20 record, and have struggled more on the road with an 11-28 tally. The Athletics have secured 14 victories in daytime encounters as opposed to 12 in nighttime clashes, with an offensive output of 266 runs and 358 runs allowed.