The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:40 p.m. ET at Kauffman Stadium. Merrill Kelly starts for Arizona against Daniel Lynch, a day after the Diamondbacks won 5-3 in 11 innings.
| First pitch | Wednesday, September 9, 7:40 p.m. ET (6:40 CT) |
| TV | Regional coverage in both markets, MLB.TV out of market |
| Diamondbacks starter | Merrill Kelly, RHP (9-13) |
| Royals starter | Daniel Lynch, LHP (4-5) |
| Records | Diamondbacks 78-68, Royals 64-82 |
| Series | Diamondbacks lead after Tuesday’s 5-3 win in 11 innings |
What Time Is Diamondbacks vs. Royals and What Channel?
7:40 p.m. ET, 6:40 in Kansas City. Regional coverage in both markets and MLB.TV out of market.
Arizona Needed 11 Innings
Tuesday took extras, with Blake Walston getting his first win and Anthony Gose taking the loss. Corbin Burnes had started the game for Arizona in what was effectively a tune up outing.
Merrill Kelly is 9-13, a record that says more about run support than about how he has thrown. Daniel Lynch counters at 4-5 for a Royals team that has allowed 715 runs.
What It Means for the Race
Arizona at 78-68 currently holds the last NL wild card spot, half a game ahead of San Diego at 77-68 and three ahead of nobody in particular. Every game against a 64-82 team is one the Diamondbacks are expected to win, and needing 11 innings to do it is not a comfortable sign.
Kansas City at 64-82 is 12 back in the AL Central and finished.
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The Bottom Line
7:40 p.m. ET Wednesday in Kansas City. Merrill Kelly against Daniel Lynch, with Arizona defending the last NL wild card spot.