Royals mark July Fourth in red, white and blue

Kansas City leans into its Independence Day colors.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 41 min read

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What happened: The Kansas City Royals marked Independence Day with a “Red, white, and Royal blue” message. The holiday coincides with America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Kansas City.

Why it matters: The festivities bring a patriotic theme to Saturday’s home game at Kauffman Stadium. A postgame fireworks show is planned as part of the citywide celebration.

By the numbers: Kansas City enters July 4 at 35-53 with a .398 winning percentage. Saturday’s game is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. CDT.

What to watch: The Royals return to the field Saturday night before the postgame fireworks presentation.

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Royals mark July Fourth in red, white and blue

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