Royals vs Rangers starting pitchers
- Nathan Eovaldi for Texas Rangers
- Brady Singer for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Rangers statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Rangers |
| Hits |
630 (12th) |
589 (18th) |
| Batting Average |
.248 (11th) |
.236 (19th) |
| Runs Batted In |
349 (5th) |
297 (17th) |
| Runs |
360 (Tied-7th) |
313 (18th) |
| Home Runs |
75 (16th) |
72 (Tied-21st) |
| Walks |
219 (21st) |
232 (16th) |
| Stolen Bases |
68 (7th) |
39 (Tied-22nd) |
| Strikeouts |
530 (27th) |
566 (25th) |
| Pitches |
10731 (22nd) |
10486 (25th) |
Texas Rangers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/19/24 |
vs New York Mets |
W |
5-3 |
| 6/18/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
7-6 |
| 6/17/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
14-2 |
| 6/16/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
L |
5-0 |
| 6/15/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
L |
7-5 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/20/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
3-2 |
| 6/19/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
L |
5-1 |
| 6/18/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
L |
7-5 |
| 6/16/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
3-0 |
| 6/15/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
7-2 |
Royals vs Rangers predictions
Heading into the upcoming game between the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rams, some eyes are definitely going to be on hotshot Bobby Witt Jr. His prowess at the plate has been sensational, boasting a .322 batting average alongside a series of power-packed swings that have sent the ball out of the park 12 times this season. Meanwhile, Royals' pitcher Brady Singer looks set to hurl his way through the innings with precision, and with an ERA of 3.39 and 76 strikeouts to his name, he's not an easy man to face. Don't forget MJ Melendez who, with his robust batting style, could seriously impact the scoreboard given his knack for pulling in timely hits and RBIs.
On the other side, Texas Rangers are all geared up, with Corey Seager and Marcus Semien looking particularly threatening. Seager, who's hammered 14 homers already, pairs up well with Semien, whose 40 RBIs and keen eye have made him an invaluable asset at the top of the lineup. Then there's Nathan Eovaldi, their probable starting pitcher who's got an ERA of 3.15 and is keen to keep his WHIP low at 1.17. This trio could cause real trouble for the Royals, especially if they leverage their experience and maintain their current performance stats.
As for predictions, it's gearing up to be a closely contested battle. The Rangers have the edge in terms of pitching with Eovaldi's consistent performance this season and could very well dominate if their bats light up as anticipated. However, the Royals have the potential to surprise, especially with Witt Jr.'s ability to change the game in a single swing. But considering the current standings and home-field advantage at Globe Life Field, I'm leaning slightly towards a win for the Texas Rangers. Their overall form and higher stakes in maintaining a strong home record should see them through in what promises to be an engaging matchup.
Texas Rangers injuries
- Josh Sborz (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Max Scherzer (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Austin Pruitt (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Chase Lee (RP): Day-To-Day
- Justin Foscue (2B): 60-Day-IL
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Michael Massey (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Michael Wacha (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Kris Bubic (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Hunter Renfroe (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
Royals vs Rangers game info
| Venue |
Globe Life Field |
| Location |
Arlington, Texas |
| First pitch |
Fri 8:05 PM |
| Temperature |
80° |
| Chance of Rain |
5% |
