After winning three games in a row, the Kansas City Royals (20-13) play at home against the Texas Rangers (17-16) at 7:10 PM ET on Saturday.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Michael Wacha (1-3) to the mound, while Dane Dunning (3-2) will get the nod for the Rangers.
Royals vs. Rangers Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSKC
Probable Pitchers: Wacha – KC (1-3, 4.24 ERA) vs Dunning – TEX (3-2, 4.13 ERA)
Royals vs. Rangers Odds
Rangers to win: -109
Rangers to win: -109
Spread: Rangers -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Royals vs. Rangers Pitcher Performance
Wacha |
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Dunning |
6 |
GS |
6 |
1-3 |
W-L |
3-2 |
4.24 |
ERA |
4.13 |
34 |
IP |
32.2 |
9 |
BB |
16 |
28 |
SO |
39 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Wacha
The Royals are sending Wacha (1-3) out for his seventh start of the season. He is 1-3 with a 4.24 ERA and 28 strikeouts through 34 2/3 innings pitched.
The righty’s last time out came on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up nine hits.
In six games this season, the 32-year-old has an ERA of 4.24, with 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .279 against him.
Wacha has two quality starts under his belt this year.
Wacha will try to pick up his sixth matchup of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 5.7 innings per appearance.
He has had one outing this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Dane Dunning
The Rangers’ Dunning (3-2) will make his seventh start of the season.
The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
The 29-year-old has pitched to a 4.13 ERA this season with 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.4 walks per nine across six games.
In six starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
In six starts, Dunning has pitched through or past the fifth inning five times. He has a season average of 5.4 frames per outing.
He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
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