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Royals play the Tigers after Witt's 4-hit game
TL;DR
The Kansas City Royals face the Detroit Tigers after Bobby Witt Jr. recorded a 4-hit game. The matchup features Keider Montero for the Tigers and Kris Bubic for the Royals.
Key points
- Royals play Tigers in Kansas City
- Bobby Witt Jr. had a 4-hit game
- Keider Montero starts for Tigers
- Kris Bubic starts for Royals
- Royals favored at -144
Kansas City RoyalsDetroit TigersBobby Witt Jr.Keider Montero
Detroit Tigers (18-20, second in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (17-21, fourth in the AL Central)
Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Keider Montero (2-2, 3.48 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Royals: Kris Bubic (3-1, 3.32 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 42 strikeouts)
LINE: Royals -144, Tigers +120; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals play the Detroit Tigers after Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits against the Guardians on Thursday.
Kansas City has an 11-9 record at home and a 17-21 record overall. The Royals have a 3-5 record in games decided by one run.
Detroit has gone 6-14 in road games and 18-20 overall. The Tigers have the fifth-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .326.
The teams match up Friday for the fourth time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Vinnie Pasquantino has four doubles, two triples, five home runs and 19 RBIs for the Royals. Witt is 13 for 42 with a double and three home runs over the last 10 games.
Dillon Dingler has seven doubles, six home runs and 26 RBIs for the Tigers. Spencer Torkelson is 7 for 36 with two doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.
Q&A
What were Bobby Witt Jr.'s stats in the last game?
Bobby Witt Jr. had a standout performance with 4 hits in his last game.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Royals vs. Tigers game?
Keider Montero will pitch for the Tigers, while Kris Bubic will start for the Royals.
What is the betting line for the Royals vs. Tigers game?
The Royals are favored at -144, while the Tigers are at +120, with an over/under of 8.5 runs.