On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the St. Louis Cardinals (59-56) visiting the Kansas City Royals (64-52) at 8:10 PM ET.
The Royals (-119 moneyline odds to win) take the field against the Cardinals (-101) in a projected tight contest. The Royals will give the ball to Michael Lorenzen (5-6) against the Cardinals and Miles Mikolas (8-9).
The Royals were vicotrious 8-4 over the Red Sox Friday in their last game. Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs and four RBI to lead them offensively while Cole Ragans was picked up the victory after throwing 6 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run on six hits while striking out seven.