Two clubs in the AL Central — the Cleveland Guardians (88-68) and the Kansas City Royals (63-92) — meet on Friday at 7:10 PM ET, at Progressive Field.
The Guardians are favored (-129 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the Royals (+108). The Guardians will start Zach Plesac versus the Royals and Brady Singer (10-4).
The Guardians won their most recent game against the Rays yesterday by a 2-1 score. Oscar Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with an RBI to lead them offensively. Enyel De Los Santos picked up the win on the strength of one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two.
The Royals were handed a 10-3 loss to the Tigers yesterday. Ryan O’Hearn (1-for-1 with a double and two RBI) led the way offensively, while Jon Heasley took the loss on the mound after going 4 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits while striking out one.