The MLB is back in action today as the Kansas City Royals will clash with the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. This is game two of a three-game series. The Indians took game one of this series by a score of 4-1.
Kansas City Royals Form
The Kansas City Royals are one of the worst teams in the league this season. However, they still will play to build some confidence for next year and they also can play the role of spoiler against teams that are looking to get into the postseason. The Royals’s away record is at 21-45 so far this season. And the only positive is that they have some younger talent in their ranks that shows good potential.
On the offensive side of the game, the Royals score an average of 4.24 runs per game which is the 28th record in the league in scoring. Also, they are 25th in hitting at .240 and 28th in homers with 128. On the mound, they are 24th in the league in ERA at 5.00, while also ranking 28th in WHIP at 1.46 and 28th in K’s with 988.
Cleveland Indians Form
Cleveland is struggling lately as their recent offensive record stands at 2.25 runs per game in the last 4 MLB games. However, they used these games against the Royals to improve their form. The Indians will enter their game on Saturday night sitting just 2.5 gamed out of first in the American League. Furthermore, they are tied with the A’s for the 2nd spot in the AL wildcard race. Therefore, they will do their best to win this game too.
On the offensive side of the game, the Indians score an average of 4.68 runs per game. Also, they are ranking 16th in hitting at .251 and 19th in homers with 177. On the mound, they are 3rd in the league in ERA at 3.71, while also ranking 4th in WHIP at 1.21 and 5th in K’s with 1196.
Prediction
The Royals are in a poor form at the moment and there are no signs that they will improve. And on the other side, the Indians need to keep winning in order to stay in the race for a wildcard slot. After the defeats from the Mets, it is imperative for Cleveland to win these games against teams like the Royals. Take the Indians in this one.
My Free Pick & Prediction for Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Indians 08/24/2019 is: take the Cleveland Indians -150 (MoneyLine).
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