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Royals take on the Angels in first of 3-game series
TL;DR
The Kansas City Royals face the Los Angeles Angels in the first game of a three-game series on Friday at 7:40 p.m. EDT. Yusei Kikuchi will pitch for the Angels, while Noah Cameron takes the mound for the Royals.
Key points
- Royals play Angels in a three-game series
- Game scheduled for Friday at 7:40 p.m. EDT
- Yusei Kikuchi and Noah Cameron are the starting pitchers
- Royals favored at -116, Angels at -104
- Over/under set at 9 runs
Kansas City RoyalsLos Angeles AngelsYusei KikuchiNoah Cameron
Los Angeles Angels (12-14, third in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (8-17, fifth in the AL Central)
Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (0-2, 5.63 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Royals: Noah Cameron (1-1, 5.40 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)
LINE: Royals -116, Angels -104; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday.
Kansas City has an 8-17 record overall and a 6-7 record at home. The Royals are 1-5 in games decided by one run.
Los Angeles has a 12-14 record overall and a 7-7 record on the road. Angels pitchers have a collective 3.99 ERA, which ranks fifth in the AL.
Friday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Maikel Garcia has six doubles and two home runs while hitting .265 for the Royals. Vinnie Pasquantino is 6 for 39 with a double, a triple and three home runs over the past 10 games.
Nolan Schanuel has four doubles, three home runs and 18 RBIs for the Angels. Mike Trout is 10 for 35 with a double and six home runs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 1-9, .236 batting average, 6.19 ERA, outscored by 25 runs
Angels: 4-6, .250 batting average, 3.98 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs
INJURIES: Royals: James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Bailey Falter: 15-Day IL (elbow), Maikel Garcia: day-to-day (elbow), : 15-Day IL (oblique), : 15-Day IL (foot), : 10-Day IL (shoulder), : 60-Day IL (shoulder)
Q&A
What time does the Royals vs Angels game start?
The game starts at 7:40 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Royals and Angels?
Yusei Kikuchi will pitch for the Angels, and Noah Cameron will pitch for the Royals.
What is the betting line for the Royals vs Angels game?
The Royals are favored at -116, while the Angels are at -104, with an over/under of 9 runs.
