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Padres vs. Royals: Pitching Mismatch Heats Up
18 Jul
Summary
- Griffin Canning starts for the Padres, who hold a 48-49 record.
- Randy Dobnak is the projected starter for the Royals, with a 39-59 record.
- Betting odds favor the Padres at -130 on the moneyline.

The San Diego Padres are scheduled to play the Kansas City Royals on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET, with the game taking place at Kauffman Stadium. Griffin Canning is expected to start for the Padres, who currently have a season record of 48 wins and 49 losses. Canning's individual record stands at 1-7 with a 6.47 ERA.
The Kansas City Royals, with a season record of 39 wins and 59 losses, will have Randy Dobnak as their projected starting pitcher. Dobnak has an undefeated record of 0-0 and a 1.86 ERA.
Betting odds indicate the Padres are favored to win, with a moneyline of -130, while the Royals are listed as underdogs at +105. The over/under for total runs in the game is set at 10. Both teams have significant injury lists impacting their rosters.