Guardians vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers – June 27

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The Cleveland Guardians (51-27) visit the Kansas City Royals (44-38) on Thursday to kick off a four-game series at Kauffman Stadium. The contest starts at 8:10 PM ET.

The probable starters are Ben Lively (7-3) for the Guardians and Michael Wacha (4-6) for the Royals.

Guardians vs. Royals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET
  • Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
  • How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Probable Pitchers: Ben Lively (Guardians) – 7-3, 3.03 ERA vs Michael Wacha (Royals) – 4-6, 4.07 ERA
  • Guardians vs. Royals Odds

  • Guardians to win: -115
  • Royals to win: -103
  • Spread: Guardians -1.5
  • Total: 9 runs
  • Guardians vs. Royals Pitcher Performance

    Lively Wacha
    12 GS 13
    7-3 W-L 4-6
    3.03 ERA 4.07
    65.1 IP 73
    20 BB 21
    56 SO 61

    Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Ben Lively

  • Lively gets the start for the Guardians, his 13th of the season. He is 7-3 with a 3.03 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last outing on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, the righty tossed 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
  • The 32-year-old has amassed a 3.03 ERA and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings across 12 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .232 to his opponents.
  • Lively is looking to pick up his fourth quality start of the year.
  • Lively is looking to collect his 11th start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
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    Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Wacha

  • Wacha (4-6) will take the mound for the Royals, his 14th start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw five innings against the Texas Rangers, giving up one earned run while allowing three hits.
  • The 32-year-old has an ERA of 4.07 and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .247 in 13 games this season.
  • He has six quality starts in 13 chances this season.
  • Wacha has pitched five or more innings in six straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 13 chances this season.
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