Kansas City Royals vs Toronto Blue Jays: Predictions, Odds, and Analysis Apr 30 2024 7:07 PM

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Apr 30, 2024 6:15 AM

The Kansas City Royals visit the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 30th, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:07 PM. The Blue Jays currently lead the series 1-0, and with their strong home record of 8-5, they'll look to build on that momentum against the Royals, who have struggled on the road with a 5-8 record.

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Kansas City Royals vs Toronto Blue Jays Probable Pitchers

Cole Ragans, the probable starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, brings a 3.90 ERA and a 1-2 record into the matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays, hoping to turn his season around with a strong performance. With 37 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched, Ragans' ability to miss bats will be key in shutting down the potent Blue Jays offense.

As the probable starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, Jose Berrios is expected to take the mound against the Kansas City Royals, bringing his impressive 1.23 ERA and 1.04 WHIP to the game. With 28 strikeouts and only 1 loss on the season, Berrios is poised to lead the Blue Jays to a strong performance against the Royals.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

As the Kansas City Royals prepare to take on the Toronto Blue Jays, they'll be relying on probable starter Cole Ragans to contain the potent Jays' offense. The Royals' batting stats reveal a team that struggles to make contact, ranking 29th in strikeouts and 20th in batting average (.236). However, they do have some bright spots, such as Salvador Perez's impressive .346 average, 7 home runs, and 26 RBIs. The Royals will need to capitalize on their speed, boasting 30 stolen bases, to create opportunities against a strong Toronto pitching staff. If they can get runners on base and take advantage of Perez's hot bat, they may be able to outslug the Jays and snatch a win.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

As the Kansas City Royals prepare to face the Toronto Blue Jays, they'll need to be wary of the Jays' patience at the plate, as evidenced by their 7th-ranked 107 walks drawn. However, Toronto's batting average of .230, which ranks 23rd in the league, indicates that they can be vulnerable to strong pitching. Jose Berrios, the probable starter, will need to limit the Royals' chances by keeping the ball on the ground and avoiding free passes. On the other side, the Jays' offense will look to get to the Royals' pitching staff early, as they've struggled to score runs, ranking 24th in the league with 109 runs scored. Meanwhile, Justin Turner's .311 batting average and 15 RBIs will be key to the Jays' chances of coming out on top.

Kansas City Royals vs Toronto Blue Jays Injuries

Toronto Blue Jays

T.J. Brock (2B): Day-To-Day
Joey Votto (1B): Out
Adrian Pinto (2B): Day-To-Day
Cade Doughty (2B): Day-To-Day
Kevin Kiermaier (CF): 10-Day-IL

Kansas City Royals

Salvador Perez (C): Day-To-Day
Carlos Hernandez (RP): 15-Day-IL
Alec Marsh (SP): 15-Day-IL
Jake Brentz (RP): 15-Day-IL
Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL

Kansas City Royals vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Odds

The Toronto Blue Jays are favored to win, currently listed at -140, after opening at -125, while the over/under for the game is set at 7.5. The odds suggest a relatively close contest, but with the Blue Jays expected to come out on top.

You can find real-time odds here powered by the Optimal app.