LIVE BLOG | Royals looking to stave off elimination in Game 4 of ALDS against Yankees

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It's do-or-die time for the Kansas City Royals as they face elimination in Game 4 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees.

First pitch is set for 7:08 p.m. at the K.

Follow all of the updates and developments throughout the day below.

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UPDATE, 4:35 p.m. | Royals manager Matt Quatraro talks about how he is preparing the team ahead of a pivotal Game 4.

UPDATE, 3:37 p.m. | The only Royals hurler on the team's ALDS roster to ever pitch in the World Series will get the ball to start tonight's game as Kansas City aims to force a winner-take-all battle Saturday in the Bronx.

“Whether it's a clinching game or it's an elimination game, it's a must-win in my mind either way,” Michael Wacha said before Game 3 on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium. “I want to go out there and give our guys a chance to win a ballgame just like any other start throughout the season. This one is no different. I want to get out there, hopefully go deep (into the game), and give our guys a chance to win a ballgame.”

UPDATE, 3 p.m. | KSHB 41's Tod Palmer is outside of Kauffman Stadium where New York Yankees players arrived ahead of tonight's game.

UPDATE, 2 p.m. | Here's a look at the Royals lineup for tonight:

UPDATE, 1 p.m. | For tonight's game, gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:50 p.m. so they don't miss pregame festivities.