Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals Set to Clash in Crucial Series Game, McKenzie vs. Marsh on the Mound
The Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals are set to face off in the second game of their four-game series, with Cleveland currently leading the American League Central.
Game outlook
The Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals are set to face off in the second game of their four-game series, with Cleveland currently leading the American League Central. Triston McKenzie will be starting for the Guardians, while Alec Marsh will take the mound for the Royals. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:10 EST at Kauffman Stadium. Cleveland is the favorite in this matchup, with the current line set at -115.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Guardians -115 | Royals +104
Spread: Guardians -1.5 (+135) | Royals +1.5 (-155)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 53%.
Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians fell in their series finale against Baltimore, ending a seven-game winning streak. The team sits third in the American League with 394 runs scored over 78 games, averaging 5.05 runs per game. Offensively, they have a slash line of .245/.319/.411 with 235 extra-base hits and 71 stolen bases. Jose Ramirez leads the team with a .275 batting average, 21 home runs, and 72 RBI. In the pitching department, Cleveland's staff has a 3.51 team ERA, with their starters boasting a 4.35 ERA and their relievers holding a league-best 2.37 ERA. Tristan McKenzie is coming off of two tough starts, but holds a 4-2 record with a 3.19 ERA in 12 career appearances against Kansas City. With a power ranking of 6, Cleveland is ranked 3rd in offense, 3rd in defense, and holds a record of 50-27 this season.