Royals aim to end losing streak in matchup against Padres

The Royals sit at 38-59, placing them fifth in the AL Central and coming off a five‑game losing slide. The Padres sit at.

500 and sit third in the NL West, looking to maintain their position. The two clubs will meet in San Diego for the opening game of a three‑game series, not in Colorado as some schedules suggest.

Both teams aim to secure a win that could revitalize their second‑half campaigns.