Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 8/18/25, 4:09 PM  by Travis Pulver | Modified on 8/27/25 at 10:43 AM in MLB Picks

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.