Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays odds, tips and betting trends | July 22

A series opener between the Tampa Bay Rays (51-41) and Kansas City Royals (36-56) is scheduled for Friday at 8:10 PM ET, at Kauffman Stadium.

The Royals are projected as a tight favorite (-110 moneyline odds to win) against the Rays (-105). The Royals will give the ball to Brad Keller (5-9) against the Rays and Drew Rasmussen (5-3).

The Royals lost 4-2 against the Blue Jays Friday, with Wyatt Mills taking the loss. He threw one inning, giving up two earned runs on two hits while striking out two. Nick Pratto went 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Royals offensively.

Friday, the Rays took down the Orioles 7-5. Corey Kluber was the winning pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up four earned runs on eight hits while striking out three. Brett Phillips led the Rays’ offense, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.

  
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