Memorial Day Matchup: Royals vs. Guardians Betting Guide and Preview
The Kansas City Royals (16-30) face the Cleveland Guardians (19-24) at Progressive Field on Memorial Day, with first pitch at 6:10 pm ET.
Game Details & Betting Odds:
- Guardians favored at -162 (Royals +136)
- Run line: Royals +1.5 (-144)
- Over/Under: 9 runs
Pitching Matchup:
- Royals: Jonathan Heasley (0-2, 4.73 ERA, 1.88 WHIP)
- Guardians: Zach Plesac (1-4, 5.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP)
Key Team Stats:
- Royals have lost 8 of their last 10 games
- Guardians have lost 7 of their last 10 games
- Royals road record: 8-15
- Guardians home record: 8-8
Key Players to Watch: Royals:
- Hunter Dozier: .281/.335/.456, 5 HR, 17 RBI
- Bobby Witt Jr.: Team leader with 6 HR, 24 RBI, 23 runs, 7 SB
Guardians:
- Jose Ramirez: .292/.388/.634, 12 HR, 48 RBI, 27 runs
- Josh Naylor: .296/.346/.531 vs RHP, 6 HR, 25 RBI
Analysis: The struggling Guardians need to capitalize on facing the AL's worst team. Success will largely depend on which version of Plesac shows up after his recent rough outing. Both teams aim to reverse their recent losing trends in this AL Central matchup.
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