The Kansas City Royals (45-38) host the Cleveland Guardians (51-28) at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, beginning at 8:10 PM ET.
The Royals will give the nod to Alec Marsh (5-5) versus the Guardians and Triston McKenzie (3-4).
Royals vs. Guardians Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSGL
Probable Pitchers: Marsh – KC (5-5, 4.40 ERA) vs McKenzie – CLE (3-4, 4.66 ERA)
Royals vs. Guardians Odds
Guardians to win: -107
Guardians to win: -107
Spread: Guardians -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Royals vs. Guardians Pitcher Performance
| Marsh |
|
McKenzie |
| 14 |
GS |
15 |
| 5-5 |
W-L |
3-4 |
| 4.40 |
ERA |
4.66 |
| 75.2 |
IP |
73.1 |
| 23 |
BB |
46 |
| 69 |
SO |
71 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Alec Marsh
The Royals will send Marsh (5-5) out to make his 15th start of the season. He is 5-5 with a 4.40 ERA and 69 strikeouts through 75 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, when the righty tossed 5 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing eight hits.
In 14 games this season, the 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.40, with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .239 against him.
Marsh has three quality starts this season.
Marsh is looking to record his 12th start of five or more innings this season in this matchup.
He has had three appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Triston McKenzie
The Guardians will hand the ball to McKenzie (3-4) for his 16th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed three innings while giving up three earned runs on three hits in a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays.
The 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.66, a 1.54 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.500 in 15 games this season.
In 15 starts this season, he’s earned three quality starts.
McKenzie has started 15 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 10 times. He averages 4.9 innings per appearance.
He has made 15 appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.
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