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Rays Host Royals in Key AL Series Opener
23 Jun
Summary
- Rays host Royals for a four-game series starting tonight.
- Drew Rasmussen faces Michael Wacha in the series opener.
- Betting odds favor the Rays with a moneyline of -190.
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the Kansas City Royals to kick off a four-game series at Tropicana Field. The opening game is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET, featuring a pitching matchup between the Rays' Drew Rasmussen and the Royals' Michael Wacha.
The Rays enter the series with a 43-31 record, positioning them second in the AL East. The Royals, meanwhile, have a 32-46 record and sit in fifth place in the AL Central. Betting lines favor the Rays as the moneyline favorite at -190, with the Royals listed as the underdog at +154.
Several players are currently on the injured list for both teams. The Rays have Jake Fraley and Jesse Scholtens on the 10-day and 15-day ILs, respectively, among others. The Royals are dealing with injuries to Vinnie Pasquantino and Kyle Isbel, both on the 10-day IL, and Bobby Witt Jr. is listed as day-to-day with a knee issue.
Key offensive performers highlighted include the Rays' Yandy Diaz, who has hit 12 home runs and driven in 49 runs this season. For the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. boasts a .294 batting average with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs, alongside 28 stolen bases.
