The Texas Rangers (34-40) host the Kansas City Royals (42-34) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Globe Life Field. The matchup starts at 8:05 PM ET.
The Rangers will give the nod to Nathan Eovaldi (3-3, 3.15 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the season, and the Royals will counter with Brady Singer (4-4, 3.39 ERA).
Rangers vs. Royals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET
Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
How to Watch on TV: BSSW
Probable Pitchers: Eovaldi – TEX (3-3, 3.15 ERA) vs Singer – KC (4-4, 3.39 ERA)
Rangers vs. Royals Odds
Rangers to win: -148
Royals to win: +126
Spread: Rangers -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Rangers vs. Royals Pitcher Performance
Eovaldi |
|
Singer |
11 |
GS |
14 |
3-3 |
W-L |
4-4 |
3.15 |
ERA |
3.39 |
60 |
IP |
77 |
24 |
BB |
23 |
64 |
SO |
76 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi
Eovaldi (3-3 with a 3.15 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Rangers, his 12th of the season.
The right-hander’s last time out came on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners, when he threw three innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up four hits.
The 34-year-old has an ERA of 3.15, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 11 games this season. Opponents have a .213 batting average against him.
Eovaldi is looking to secure his fifth quality start of the year.
Eovaldi is trying to secure his 10th start of five or more innings this season in this matchup.
In two of his 11 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
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Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer
The Royals’ Singer (4-4) will make his 15th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw six innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits.
The 27-year-old has pitched to a 3.39 ERA this season with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.7 walks per nine across 14 games.
He has started 14 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in five of them.
Singer will look to pitch five or more innings for the third start in a row.
He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 14 chances this season.
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