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Royals vs Twins: Kris Bubic and Bailey Ober to Face Off in AL Central Pitching Duel

The Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins will wrap up their three-game series in the AL Central on Sunday. The Twins took the first game on Friday with a 3-1 victory. The Royals currently hold a slight lead in the season series, 3-2. Kris Bubic will take the mound for Kansas City with Bailey Ober pitching for Minnesota. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:10 EST. The Twins are favored to win with a -115 opening line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals +104 | Twins -115
• Spread: Royals -1.5 (+155) | Twins +1.5 (-188)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 53%.

Kansas City vs Minnesota Stats

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are currently five games off the lead in fourth place in the AL Central standings, with the Twins just one game ahead of them in third. Despite a recent loss in a close game against their current opponent, Kansas City has shown promise, with key players like Bobby Witt Jr. making significant contributions. Kris Bubic has been a standout pitcher for the team this season, boasting an impressive ERA of just 1.47. With a solid defense ranked #2 in the league, the Royals are looking to continue their success and improve their offensive performance to climb the standings.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins are currently tied with the Cleveland Guardians with 28-22 records, four games behind the division-leading Detroit Tigers in the AL Central standings. The Twins secured a 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals in their last game, with Carlos Correa hitting a home run and Ty France delivering a game-winning homer in the 9th inning. Correa, in his fourth season with the team, has three home runs and 14 RBIs with a .243 batting average, while France has four home runs, 26 RBIs, and a .253 batting average. Byron Buxton, the top power hitter, is currently on the IL with a concussion, leaving Trevor Larnach as the team's top power hitter with seven home runs and 23 RBIs. Bailey Ober, a 29-year-old right-hander, will make his 11th start with a 4-1 record and a 3.68 ERA. The Twins are ranked #22 for offense, averaging 4.06 runs per game, and #3 for defense, allowing an average of 3.42 runs per game. They are currently 27-22 overall, with Kansas City winning two out of their last three matchups against Minnesota.

Kris Bubic Shines as Royals Take on Twins in Pitching Duel

Two talented pitchers will be taking the mound in this matchup, with Kris Bubic demonstrating exceptional performance recently. He has established himself as one of the top pitchers in baseball and is expected to lead the Royals to a victory on the road. On the other hand, Bailey Ober's pitching has been inconsistent, with his inability to pitch deep into games becoming a concern for the Twins. Bubic boasts an impressive ERA and has been reliable in his recent starts, giving up only one earned run over his last four appearances. The Royals, currently ranked 4th in the division, have a healthy roster and are poised for success. Additionally, the absence of Minnesota's key player Byron Buxton further favors Kansas City's prospects. Considering these factors, the Royals are the recommended pick for this game.

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