Atlanta won game one of the series, 10-7 as the offense was prevalent for both teams. Kansas City is now 5-5 since the All-Star break, while Atlanta is 3-7. The win for the Braves yesterday snapped a five-game losing streak.

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch in the left elbow during Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves.

The Atlanta Braves face the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a 3-game set at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City Monday.

Atlanta Braves (45-60, fourth in the NL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (52-55, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Erick Fedde (3-10, 5.22 ERA,

Rich Hill is expected to join the Kansas City Royals on Monday, marking the 14th team of his career, tying the MLB record.

Hoffmann made his MLB debut earlier this season. He recorded a 3.86 ERA in 4 2/3 innings alongside five strikeouts in three relief appearances. The Royals originally acquired him from the Atlanta Braves in a package that also included outfielder Drew Waters and infielder CJ Alexander.

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Vanderbilt baseball recruit Sean Gamble signed with the Kansas City Royals. Gamble was taken 23rd overall in this year's MLB draft.