In likely his final appearance before the All-Star break, Edwin Diaz gave the Mets two innings to close out the Royals on Saturday.

Preview the July 13 matchup between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

In the eighth inning of Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Mets, the Royals drew the short end of an official replay review. It was the second time in consecutive days that a baserunner was called out.

A frustrating first half to a season that began with playoff expectations is wrapping up the same way it started for the Royals: missed chances, failed execution and costly mistakes. The Royals’ 3-1 d

Carlos Mendoza’s initial plan didn’t include utilizing his closer for a two-inning save on Saturday, but the situation told the Mets manager to adapt

Soto and the Mets get their first look at the Royals' Noah Cameron (3-4, 2.56), who continues to impress during his rookie season. The left-hander allowed only a two-run homer, plus two other hits, and a walk while striking out seven over a career-high seven innings of Monday's 9-3 win against Pittsburgh.

The Royals voice their frustrations after losing out on another close late-inning replay review against the Mets.

At Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, the Kansas City Royals (46-49) take on the New York Mets (54-41), with first pitch at 4:10 p.m. ET. The Royals (+110 underdog on the moneyline) hit the field versus the Mets (-132). The scheduled starters are Frankie Montas (1-1) for the New York Mets, and Angel Zerpa (3-1) for the Kansas City Royals.