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Athletics and Royals square off in series rubber match
TL;DR
The Kansas City Royals face the Athletics in a rubber match on Thursday at 3:05 p.m. EDT. The Royals are currently fifth in the AL Central, while the Athletics lead the AL West.
Key points
- Royals vs Athletics game on Thursday at 3:05 p.m. EDT
- Royals are fifth in the AL Central
- Athletics lead the AL West
- Noah Cameron starting for Royals
- Jeffrey Springs starting for Athletics
Kansas City RoyalsAthleticsNoah CameronJeffrey Springs
Kansas City Royals (12-18, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (16-14, first in the AL West)
West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 3:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Noah Cameron (2-1, 5.13 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (3-2, 3.79 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
LINE: Athletics -128, Royals +108; over/under is 9 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: Both the Athletics and the Kansas City Royals are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday.
The Athletics have a 16-14 record overall and a 6-6 record in home games. The Athletics have gone 10-2 in games when they scored at least five runs.
Kansas City has a 3-11 record in road games and a 12-18 record overall. The Royals have the seventh-ranked team slugging percentage in the AL at .385.
Thursday's game is the third time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Shea Langeliers has six doubles and eight home runs while hitting .314 for the Athletics. Nick Kurtz is 10 for 38 with a double and four home runs over the last 10 games.
Bobby Witt Jr. has nine doubles, a triple and two home runs for the Royals. is 11 for 45 with a double and two home runs over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What time is the Royals vs Athletics game on Thursday?
The Royals vs Athletics game is scheduled for Thursday at 3:05 p.m. EDT.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Royals and Athletics?
Noah Cameron will start for the Royals, while Jeffrey Springs will pitch for the Athletics.
What are the current standings of the Royals and Athletics?
The Royals are fifth in the AL Central with a record of 12-18, and the Athletics are first in the AL West with a record of 16-14.
