Jeff Michaels
5% [MLB] (913) Texas Rangers at (914) Kansas City Royals
Time: 7:40 PM EDT 1H Kansas City Royals -135 J Leiter (RHP), M Wacha (RHP) Must Start
Analysis:
(913) Texas Rangers at (914) Kansas City Royals
5% 1H Kansas City Royals -135 J Leiter (RHP), M Wacha (RHP) Must Start
Kansas City Royals Overview:
Recent Performance:
The Royals are home for their third straight series after taking 2 of 3 from Washington and sweeping the White Sox, with their offense averaging 6.17 runs per game during the sweep.
As a home favorite since July 7, Kansas City is 13-2, showcasing their dominance in these situations.
Pitching (Michael Wacha):
Wacha has made 24 starts this season with a 3.35 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, and he’s been even better recently.
In his last 6 starts, he has a 1.75 ERA, 0.80 xERA, and 0.62 WHIP, showing he’s been dominant and in peak form.
Texas Rangers Overview:
Recent Struggles:
Since July 28, Texas is 6-13, and since August 6, they are 2-8, with an average loss margin of 6.00 to 2.50, showing they’ve been in a prolonged slump.
On the road in a series opener, the Rangers are 3-11 since May 9, including 0-5 as an underdog, with their offense averaging only 0.86 runs per game and 4.57 hits per game.
Overall, away from home since April 26, Texas is 4-17, and when they don’t have one of their top starters (with a total of 8.5 and higher), they are 1-10 as an away underdog, with an average loss margin of 6.30 to 2.30.
Pitching (Jack Leiter):
While Leiter’s overall numbers are solid, on the road in 10 starts, he has a 4.60 ERA and 1.49 WHIP, showing he’s been vulnerable away from home.
In his last 5 road starts, he’s lasted only 20.2 innings, allowing 23 hits and 14 runs, and in his last 6 starts overall, he’s allowed 20 walks in 29 innings, indicating he’s struggled with command.
