On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Kansas City Royals (3-7) visiting the Texas Rangers (5-4) at 8:05 PM ET.
The Rangers are favored (-163 on the moneyline to win) when they take the field at home against the Royals (+140). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Texas Rangers looking to Andrew Heaney (0-1), and Zack Greinke (0-2) taking the ball for the Kansas City Royals.
The Rangers won 8-2 over the Cubs yesterday in their last game. Jon Gray was the winning pitcher after throwing 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits while striking out four, while Bubba Thompson finished 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two RBI to lead them offensively.
The Royals were beaten by the Giants 3-1 yesterday. Vinnie Pasquantino went 2-for-3 with a double, and Ryan Yarbrough was handed the loss, throwing 1 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on three hits while striking out one.