The struggling Atlanta Braves (44-60) head to Kauffman Stadium to face the Kansas City Royals (52-54) on Tuesday night, with newly-acquired starter Erick Fedde facing off against the recently-extended Seth Lugo in a pitching matchup that heavily favors the home team.
The Braves, hampered by injuries to their entire Opening Day rotation, have dropped five straight games and find themselves sellers at the trade deadline for the first time in years.
Meanwhile, the Royals are heating up at the right time, winning three of their last four as they continue their push toward a second straight playoff appearance in the competitive AL Central.
Kansas City Royals vs. Atlanta Braves prediction: who will win?
For today's Kansas City Royals vs Atlanta Braves matchup, our predictive model gives the Royals a 57.33% chance of defeating the Braves.
Kansas City Royals: 57.33% win probability
- Home field advantage (Teams typically win 54% of games at home in MLB)
- Strong pitching rotation (3.78 team ERA, ranked 7th in MLB)
- Clutch hitting with runners in scoring position (.274 RISP average, 3rd in American League)
Atlanta Braves: 42.67% win probability
- Road game struggles (16-22 record away from home this season)
- Recent offensive slump (averaging just 3.2 runs in last 10 road games)
- Bullpen inconsistency (4.31 ERA in relief pitching, 18th in MLB)
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Kansas City Royals vs. Atlanta Braves preview
The Braves, once a perennial playoff powerhouse, limp into Kansas City with their pitching rotation completely decimated by injuries – every Opening Day starter now sits on the injured list as their playoff hopes fade rapidly.
Recently-acquired Erick Fedde (3-10, 5.22 ERA) gets the nod for Atlanta, but his troubling walk rate and inability to miss bats (just 63 strikeouts in 101.2 innings) could spell disaster against a Royals team finding its rhythm.
Kansas City counters with Seth Lugo, who just inked a two-year extension and brings impressive credentials to the mound – a 2.95 ERA with 11 quality starts this season, including a stellar 2.48 ERA at Kauffman Stadium.
The Royals, winners in three of their last four heading into Monday's series opener, are closing the gap in the tight AL Central race while the free-falling Braves have dropped five straight contests.
This interleague matchup features two teams on opposite trajectories: Kansas City pushing for a second consecutive playoff appearance while Atlanta appears ready to become a seller at the trade deadline for the first time in years.
Kansas City Royals vs. Atlanta Braves form
Kansas City Royals vs. Atlanta Braves head to head
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33%
Atlanta Braves
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7 : 10
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