At Kauffman Stadium on Friday, the Kansas City Royals (4-9) open a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (9-4), at 8:10 PM ET.
The Royals (+115 underdog on the moneyline to win) play at home against the Braves (-135). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Charlie Morton (1-1), and Brady Singer (1-0) getting the nod for the Kansas City Royals.
The Braves won 5-4 over the Reds Friday in their last game. Eddie Rosario finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively while Kirby Yates was earned the victory after throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one.
The Royals took down the Rangers 10-1 Friday. Bobby Witt Jr. led the way offensively after going 3-for-5 with a triple and an RBI, and Brad Keller got the win, pitching 6 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on three hits while striking out seven.