A series opener between the Kansas City Royals (4-12) and Texas Rangers (9-6) is scheduled for Monday at 7:40 PM ET, at Kauffman Stadium.
As the favorite, the Rangers (-209 moneyline odds) play at the Royals (+174). The Rangers will give the ball to Jacob deGrom (1-0) against the Royals and Jordan Lyles (0-2).
The Rangers defeated the Astros by a 9-1 score in their most recent game yesterday. Marcus Semien went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI to lead them offensively while Brock Burke earned the win after throwing one inning, giving up one earned run on one hit while striking out one.
The Royals were handed a 5-4 loss to the Braves yesterday. Vinnie Pasquantino (1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI) led the way offensively, while Scott Barlow took the loss on the mound after going one inning, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out two.