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The Texas Rangers will try to keep the good times rolling today as they head to Missouri to take on the Kansas City Royals in a four-game series. Gamer One will get underway today at Kaufman Stadium at 7:40 p.m. EST.
Texas had lost four in a row heading into Sunday’s series finale vs. Toronto. Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven solid innings, giving up five hits and two earned runs. After losing 14-2 on Saturday, it was the Texas lineup that blew up for ten runs en route to a 10-4 victory. Jack Leiter will get the start today for the Rangers. Leither is 7-6 in 21 starts with a 3.94 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and .220 OBA. He has gone 2-4 in ten road starts with a 4.60 ERA and .225 OBA. Leiter last faced the Royals on June 17 in Arlington, pitching 5 2/3 innings, giving up eight hits (three home runs), and six earned runs. As for the Royals, they’ll give the ball to Michael Wacha to start the day. Wacha is 7-9 in 24 starts with a 3.35 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and .235 OBA. He has brought his best stuff at home this season, going 3-4 in 12 starts with a 2.67 ERA and .229 OBA.
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Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals Form
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Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals Latest Matches
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Texas Rangers against Kansas City Royals : Head to Head (H2H)
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Texas Rangers - Kansas City Royals Key Points
- Texas leads the all-time series vs. Kansas City, 301-291-1.
- Texas is 0-3 vs. Kansas City so far this season; the last time they lost more than three games in a single season to the Royals was 2014 (1-5).
- Kansas City averages 3.5 runs per game at home; Texas is averaging 4.3 per game on the road.
- Betting Public:63% of moneyline tickets and 57% of the handle are on the Royals.
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Our Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals Prediction
Kansas City has taken care of business lately, especially at home, where they have won six of their last seven at home. Texas, on the other hand, has lost eight of their last nine, including five of six on the road. Leiter is pitching well, but Wacha is pitching better.
Our Rangers vs. Royals Pick: Kansas City ML
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