The Kansas City Royals (78-78) travel to Angel Stadium on Wednesday night to face the Los Angeles Angels (70-86) in what promises to be a competitive matchup between two teams looking to build momentum.
With Kansas City slightly favoured at -132 on the moneyline despite their mediocre road form, the pitching duel between Yusei Kikuchi and Stephen Kolek could prove decisive in a game with the total set at 9 runs.
Both clubs enter with offensive struggles - the Angels striking out a league-high 1,571 times while the Royals sit 28th in runs per game - making this a low-scoring affair that hinges on which pitching staff can limit the damage.
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 61% chance of defeating the Angels.
Los Angeles Angels: 39% win probability
- Poor overall record at 70-87 (.446) ranking 13th in American League
- Terrible run prevention allowing 811 runs, worst in AL and 147 more than league average
- Struggling recent form going LLWLL in last 5 games with consistent losses
Kansas City Royals: 61% win probability
- Superior overall record at 79-78 (.503) compared to Angels' 70-87 (.446)
- Strong recent form with WLWWL over last 5 games showing competitive play
- Better run differential with 624 runs scored vs 622 allowed (+2) while Angels are -152
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Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals preview
The Royals arrive at Angel Stadium sitting at .500 with 78 wins, while the Angels limp toward the finish line at 70-86 after another disappointing campaign in Anaheim.
Kansas City brings a respectable 3.76 team ERA that ranks sixth in baseball, led by starter Stephen Kolek who carries a 4.07 ERA into Wednesday's matchup.
The Angels counter with veteran lefty Yusei Kikuchi, whose 4.48 career ERA reflects the struggles of a pitching staff that's allowed 803 runs this season.
Los Angeles has been brutal at the plate, leading MLB with 1,571 strikeouts while managing just a .226 team batting average.
The Royals bullpen has been far more reliable with a 69.7% save rate compared to the Angels' league-worst 51.4% mark in save situations.
With Kansas City fighting to avoid a .500 finish and the Angels playing out the string, this could be decided by which team shows up ready to compete in the season's final weeks.
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