The Kansas City Royals (44-38) will host the Cleveland Guardians (51-27), Thursday at 8:10 PM ET, in a battle of AL Central rivals.
The Guardians are projected as a tight favorite (-115 moneyline odds to win) against the Royals (-105). The starting pitchers are Ben Lively (7-3) for the Cleveland Guardians, and Michael Wacha (4-6) for the Kansas City Royals.
The Guardians lost 4-2 to the Orioles yesterday, with Xzavion Curry (three innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits while striking out one) on the hook for the loss. Gabriel Arias went 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Guardians offensively in the defeat.