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Royals vs. Rangers: Kris Bubic to Start as Kansas City Looks to Extend Winning Streak

On Wednesday, the Kansas City Royals will face off against the Texas Rangers in the second game of their three-game series in the American League. Kris Bubic will start for the Royals, who are the betting favorites, while Patrick Corbin will start for the Rangers. This matchup marks the first series between these teams this season. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:05 EST. Stay tuned for our full Royals vs. Rangers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals -133 | Rangers +119
• Spread: Royals -1.5 (+125) | Rangers +1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 57%.

Kansas City vs Texas Stats

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are currently struggling, having lost six straight games and eight of their last nine overall. They are now in fourth place in the AL Central, 12 games behind the division-leading Tigers. However, they are still within striking distance of the Guardians in third place. In their recent series against the Athletics, Bobby Witt Jr. had an RBI-double in the final game, showcasing his skills as the team's shortstop and second batter in the lineup. Witt, who finished second in the AL MVP race last season, has eight home runs, 38 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases this season. Vinnie Pasquantino leads the team in home runs and RBIs, batting third as the first baseman. Maikel Garcia, the third baseman and leadoff hitter, has the best batting average on the team at .309, with seven home runs and 32 RBIs. On the pitching side, left-hander Kris Bubic will make his 14th start of the season, with a 5-4 record and a 1.92 ERA. Despite their struggles, the Royals rank #6 in defense and have a power ranking of 25, with an offense averaging 3.29 runs per game. Their record for the season is 35-38.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers recently swept the Chicago White Sox in a three-game home series, solidifying their position in the American League West. Despite this success, they are still behind the division-leading Astros and the second-place Mariners. Marcus Semien played a key role in the last game, driving in a crucial run with a sac-fly. The team's offensive leader, Semien has been consistent throughout the season with 30 RBIs. Adolis Garcia leads in RBIs with 34, while Josh Smith boasts the highest batting average at .288. Pitcher Patrick Corbin will make his 13th start with a 4-5 record and a 3.66 ERA. The Rangers rank second in power ranking and are strong defensively, but struggle offensively, scoring an average of 3.68 runs per game. In their recent match-up against the Kansas City Royals, the Rangers went 1-2, bringing their overall record to 36-37.

Royals Optimistic as Top Pitcher Brady Singer Takes the Mound Against Rangers

The Kansas City Royals have faced some challenges recently, but they are optimistic as they prepare to send one of the top pitchers in the Major Leagues to the mound. Despite his 5-4 record, Brady Singer has consistently delivered exceptional performance this season, boasting an impressive ERA of 1.92 - the fifth best in the Majors. Singer's resilience is evident from his ability to maintain such a low ERA, even after a demanding game against the Yankees. As for the Texas Rangers, their pitcher, Kyle Gibson, has struggled with a significantly higher ERA and consistent runs allowed in his recent starts. With this in mind, the Royals are favored to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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