Kansas City Royals vs
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Kansas City Royals look to bounce back against Baltimore Orioles in final game of series; Orioles favored -130

The Kansas City Royals are set to face off against the Baltimore Orioles in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday. After a loss in the series opener, the Royals are looking to bounce back and continue their recent success, having won nine of their last 11 games. Baltimore, on the other hand, has won two straight and three of their last four games. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. Michael Lorenzen will be the starting pitcher for the Royals, while Kyle Gibson will take the mound for the Orioles. Baltimore enters the contest as the betting favorite at -130. Stay tuned for our detailed prediction on the Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals +112 | Orioles -130
• Spread: Royals +1.5 (-180) | Orioles -1.5 (+156)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 57%.

Kansas City vs Baltimore Stats

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are currently struggling in several hitting categories, ranking 23rd or worse in batting average, on-base percentage, runs scored, and slugging percentage. Vinnie Pasquantino leads in home runs and RBI, followed by Bobby Witt Jr and Salvador Perez. On the pitching side, the Royals are performing well, ranking in the top 9 in Quality Starts, ERA, batting average against, and WHIP. Seth Lugo leads in wins, Cole Ragans in strikeouts, and Kris Bubic in ERA for starters. The team will rely on Michael Lorenzen for their next game. With a power ranking of 23 and a record of 17-16, Kansas City has shown strength on defense but struggles offensively this season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles currently rank 17th in slugging percentage, 20th in runs scored, and 25th in both batting average and on-base percentage. Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins lead the team with six home runs each, while Mullins also leads in RBI with 20. Baltimore has hit 37 doubles, four triples, and 38 home runs in 31 games. On the mound, Baltimore ranks 23rd in Quality Starts, 29th in WHIP, and 30th in both ERA and batting average against. Kyle Gibson will start on Sunday with a record of 0-1 this season. The Orioles have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 18th in offense, 28th in defense, and have an overall record of 13-18.Kansas City has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Baltimore.

Kansas City Dominates Baltimore in Recent Matchups, Showing Strong Pitching and Offense

The Kansas City team has demonstrated a strong performance, winning nine of its last 11 games, including four out of the last six against Baltimore. Additionally, they have a commendable record of 4-1 in their recent road games. Conversely, Baltimore has struggled, losing eight of the last 12 games against American League Central teams. The Orioles are facing challenges on the mound, ranking 29th in WHIP and 30th in ERA. In contrast, Kansas City has shown greater prowess with a 3.17 ERA and 1.20 WHIP, placing them in the top tiers of the league. Starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen of the Kansas City team has maintained a strong performance in his last two outings. On the other hand, Baltimore's Kyle Gibson had a difficult season debut against the New York Yankees, allowing 11 hits and nine runs, including five home runs in just 3.2 innings.

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