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Royals vs. Athletics: Pitching Duel at Kauffman
18 Aug
Summary
- Royals host Athletics in a four-game series opener.
- Michael Wacha starts for the Royals, Mason Barnett for the Athletics.
- Betting odds favor the Royals at -189 moneyline.
The Kansas City Royals are scheduled to host the Oakland Athletics for the first game of a four-game series on Monday. The game is set to begin at 7:40 p.m. ET from Kauffman Stadium. This matchup will feature a pitching duel between the Royals' Michael Wacha, who holds a 5-8 record with a 3.46 ERA, and the Athletics' Mason Barnett, with a 1-3 record and a 6.16 ERA.
Kansas City enters the series with a 51-74 record, placing them fifth in the AL Central. The Athletics, currently fourth in the AL West, have a season record of 49-75. Betting odds indicate the Royals are the favorites in this opening game, with a moneyline of -189, while the Athletics are listed as underdogs at +154. The over/under for the game is set at 9 runs.
