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Royals aim to break road losing streak, take on the Athletics
TL;DR
The Kansas City Royals face the Oakland Athletics in West Sacramento, aiming to end an eight-game road losing streak. The game is set for Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. EDT.
Key points
- Royals aim to break an eight-game road losing streak
- Royals record is 11-17, Athletics at 15-13
- Game scheduled for Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. EDT
- Kris Bubic and Jacob Lopez are the starting pitchers
- Line: Royals -119, Athletics -101; over/under is 9 1/2 runs
Kansas City RoyalsOakland AthleticsKris BubicJacob Lopez
Kansas City Royals (11-17, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (15-13, first in the AL West)
West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Kris Bubic (2-1, 4.08 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (2-1, 5.84 ERA, 1.95 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)
LINE: Royals -119, Athletics -101; over/under is 9 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals travel to the Athletics looking to break an eight-game road slide.
The Athletics are 15-13 overall and 5-5 at home. The Athletics have the 10th-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .316.
Kansas City has a 2-10 record on the road and an 11-17 record overall. The Royals are 7-2 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.
The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Shea Langeliers has eight home runs, 10 walks and 14 RBIs while hitting .304 for the Athletics. Carlos Cortes is 16 for 34 with three doubles, a triple, three home runs and eight RBIs over the past 10 games.
Bobby Witt Jr. has nine doubles, a triple and a home run while hitting .294 for the Royals. Vinnie Pasquantino is 7 for 37 with a double, two triples and three home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Athletics: 5-5, .264 batting average, 4.69 ERA, outscored by one run
Royals: 4-6, .277 batting average, 6.19 ERA, outscored by six runs
INJURIES: Athletics: Denzel Clarke: 10-Day IL (foot), : 60-Day IL (knee)
Q&A
What is the current record of the Kansas City Royals?
The Kansas City Royals have a record of 11-17.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Royals vs. Athletics game?
Kris Bubic will start for the Royals, while Jacob Lopez will pitch for the Athletics.
When is the Royals vs. Athletics game scheduled?
The game is scheduled for Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. EDT.
