The Kansas City Royals visit Angel Stadium Tuesday night looking to stay above .500 as they battle a Los Angeles Angels squad that's already been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
Cole Ragans takes the mound for Kansas City with a solid 3.70 ERA, facing off against veteran Yusei Kikuchi, who's struggled with consistency this season for the Angels.
With the Royals sitting at -130 favorites, this matchup presents an intriguing clash between a team fighting for respectability and another that's playing out the string in what's been a disappointing campaign.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals matchup, our predictive model gives the Royals a 66% chance of defeating the Angels.
Los Angeles Angels: 34% win probability
- Worst record in AL West at 70-86 (.449) and second-worst in American League
- Horrific run differential of -148 (655 scored, 803 allowed) shows major pitching issues
- Terrible recent form going LWLLL with losses in 4 of last 5 games
Kansas City Royals: 66% win probability
- Better overall record at 78-78 (.500) compared to Angels' 70-86 (.449)
- Superior run differential with 616 runs scored vs 618 allowed (-2) versus Angels' terrible 655-803 (-148)
- Recent form shows life with LWWLW pattern while Angels are struggling at LWLLL
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Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals preview
Kansas City arrives in Anaheim with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread at .500, needing every game against a struggling Angels squad that's already packed it in at 70-86.
The Royals possess the better pitching staff with a 3.73 ERA that ranks fifth in baseball, while Los Angeles limps in with a dismal 4.87 team ERA that's cost them dearly this season.
Cole Ragans takes the mound for Kansas City with solid peripherals, sporting a 3.70 ERA and 1.200 WHIP across his career, though he'll face an Angels lineup that's struck out a league-high 1,559 times.
Yusei Kikuchi counters for the home side, but his 4.48 career ERA and concerning 1.364 WHIP suggest the Royals should find scoring opportunities throughout the night.
The Angels' bullpen continues to be their Achilles heel with just a 51.4% save rate that ranks dead last in the majors, while Kansas City's relievers have been far more reliable at 69.7%.
With both teams playing out the string in different ways, this shapes up as a must-win for the Royals against an Angels club that's already turned its attention to next season.
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