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Kansas City Royals Look to Secure Series Win Against Philadelphia Phillies in Sunday Showdown

The Kansas City Royals will be wrapping up their home series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:10 PM Eastern. The teams are currently tied at two wins apiece in the series, with this article being written before Saturday's game. Zack Wheeler will be taking the mound for the Phillies with a 2.73 ERA, while Seth Lugo will be starting for the Royals with a 3.08 ERA. Kansas City is the favored team with an opening line of -130, which has since shifted to -138.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies +124 | Royals -138
• Spread: Phillies +1.5 (-159) | Royals -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 58%.

Philadelphia vs Kansas City Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

In game one, Philadelphia logged four runs on 11 hits with key contributions from Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm. Although Taijuan Walker allowed five runs in the 3rd inning, the Phillies pitching staff as a whole currently sits 3rd in collective ERA at 3.69. However, opponents have been hitting well against the Phillies on the road. In terms of offense, Philadelphia averages 4.81 runs per game and currently sits 6th in collective batting average. They have been more successful at hitting home runs in daytime games and at home. Despite their strong offensive performance, the Phillies have struggled to drive runners home all season. Additionally, Philadelphia has a power ranking of 23 and is ranked 8th in offense, 7th in defense, and has a 74-53 record this season.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals had an impressive game, dominating with five runs in the 3rd inning and finishing with 12 hits. Salvador Perez and Hunter Renfroe each hit a home run and combined for five RBIs. Michael Wacha pitched six innings, allowing two runs on six hits. The team sits in the top 10 for ERA, but is more vulnerable at home. Despite some inconsistencies, the Royals have been strong at the plate, ranking 7th in offense with a batting average of .257. They have been hitting well in afternoon games and have shown strength in driving runners home in scoring position. The team has an overall power ranking of 5 and a record of 71-56. In their last three matchups, Philadelphia went 1-2 against Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals' Strong Batting and Pitching make them a Top Contender against Philadelphia Phillies

The Kansas City Royals have demonstrated exceptional batting performance throughout the season, with their strongest monthly average occurring in August. In contrast, the Philadelphia Phillies have relied on their strong home run hitting abilities. However, the Royals' pitching staff has excelled in preventing home runs, making them one of the top teams in the league in this regard. Additionally, the Royals' patience at the plate has proven beneficial, resulting in a high rate of runners driven home. Considering these factors, the Kansas City Royals present a strong potential for success in their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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