On Thursday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Tampa Bay Rays (62-54) hosting the Kansas City Royals (48-71) at 7:10 PM ET.
The Royals are an underdog (+180 moneyline odds to win) when they take the field at the Rays (-214). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Tampa Bay Rays looking to Luis Patino, and Brad Keller (6-13) answering the bell for the Kansas City Royals.
The Rays’ matchup yesterday versus the Yankees resulted in an 8-7 loss. Francisco Mejia went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in the defeat, while Jalen Beeks threw zero innings, giving up three earned runs on two hits en route to taking the loss.
The Royals suffered a 4-0 loss to the Twins yesterday. Vinnie Pasquantino (2-for-4) led the way offensively, while Daniel Lynch took the loss on the mound after going six innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits while striking out two.