TBD TBD
Starter not announced
Today · 7:40 PM ETLineup pendingNL West / AL Central
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Kansas City Royals Preview
September 9, 2026
Starting pitchers, lineup status, recent form, weather and current moneyline context at Kauffman Stadium.
7:40 PM ET · Kauffman StadiumStats availableLineups not confirmedLast update —
Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationStarting pitchers
Daniel Lynch IV LHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
3.51
62nd
WHIP
1.10
36th
K/9
6.21
200th
BB/9
2.70
67th
P-Score59i
FIP
3.73
HR/9
0.67
24th
OPS/R
0.722
IP
66.2
2026 ERA splits
Home ERA3.18
Road ERA4.00
Last 5 starts
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Starter | IV | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERA− | – | 82 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | – | 3.73 | |
| WAR | – | 0.9 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Offense vs pitcher hand
Lineups
Lineup pendingOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page →
Team comparison
AZ·KC+18915th
Run differential
+8928th
76–68 Record64–80
Last 10 games
2026 head-to-head
Season Series
0—0
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Diamondbacks?+
Arizona Diamondbacks has not announced a starter for this game.
Who is starting for the Royals?+
Daniel Lynch IV is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:40 PM ET at Kauffman Stadium.
Where is the game being played?+
Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.