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Jon Gray will take the ball for the Texas Rangers (35-40) when they host starting pitcher Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals (42-35) on Saturday, with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET.
If you’re planning on watching this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Texas-Kansas City matchup.
When is Rangers vs. Royals and when does it start?
Where to watch Rangers vs. Royals
The Rangers and Royals will hit the diamond at Globe Life Field for this matchup on June 22, and if you would like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MLB Network.
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Rangers vs. Royals Game Preview
These teams meet again after the Rangers beat the Royals 6-2 yesterday. Nathan Eovaldi registered the win for the Rangers (6.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 6 K), and Nate Lowe led the way offensively (3-for-4 with a double). John Schreiber (0.1 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss for the Royals.
Rangers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rangers have won 20 of the 39 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (51.3%).
Texas averages one home run per game to rank 22nd in MLB action with 72 total home runs.
The Rangers are 21st in baseball, slugging .370.
Texas has a 4.12 team ERA that ranks 19th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Rangers average MLB’s 20th-ranked WHIP (1.289).
Royals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Royals have won 22, or 47.8%, of the 46 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Kansas City ranks 17th in Major League Baseball with 76 home runs.
The Royals rank 11th in the majors with a .404 team slugging percentage.
Kansas City pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.88 ERA this year, which ranks 13th in MLB.
The Royals rank 15th in MLB with a combined 1.279 WHIP this season.
Rangers Starter Recent Performance: Jon Gray
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | June 17 | 3.0 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| at Dodgers | June 12 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | June 8 | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| at Phillies | May 21 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Guardians | May 15 | 6.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Royals Starter Recent Performance: Michael Wacha
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | May 31 | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| at Rays | May 26 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Tigers | May 20 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| at Mariners | May 14 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at Angels | May 9 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
Rangers Key Players to Watch
Gray (2-3 with a 3.31 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Rangers, his 13th of the season.
In his last time out on Tuesday against the New York Mets, the right-hander tossed three innings, giving up nine earned runs while surrendering 11 hits.
The 32-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.31, with 9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opponents have a .260 batting average against him.
Marcus Semien is batting .252 for Texas with a team-high 43 RBI.
Corey Seager leads Texas in home runs with 14 while driving in 35 runs and slugging .443.
Josh Smith’s batting average of .299 leads all Texas hitters this season.
Royals Key Players to Watch
Wacha (4-5) will take the mound for the Royals, his 13th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, June 1, when he threw 5 1/3 innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up two earned runs.
The 32-year-old has an ERA of 4.24 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .253 in 12 games this season.
Bobby Witt Jr. has a team-high batting average of .318, and paces the Royals in home runs (12) and runs batted in (53).
Maikel Garcia is hitting .240 with 14 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 24 walks.
Vinnie Pasquantino is batting .237 with 20 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 31 walks.
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