The Kansas City Royals (46-39) have a home game at Kauffman Stadium against the Cleveland Guardians (52-29) at 2:10 PM ET on Sunday.
The Royals will look to Seth Lugo (10-2) against the Guardians and Logan Allen (8-3).
Royals vs. Guardians Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:10 PM ET
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSGL
Probable Pitchers: Lugo – KC (10-2, 2.29 ERA) vs Allen – CLE (8-3, 5.72 ERA)
Royals vs. Guardians Odds
Royals to win: -129
Guardians to win: +110
Spread: Royals -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Royals vs. Guardians Pitcher Performance
Lugo |
|
Allen |
17 |
GS |
16 |
10-2 |
W-L |
8-3 |
2.29 |
ERA |
5.72 |
110 |
IP |
78.2 |
26 |
BB |
31 |
95 |
SO |
64 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo
Lugo (10-2 with a 2.29 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 110 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Royals, his 18th of the season.
In his most recent time out on Wednesday, the righty tossed six scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins while surrendering two hits.
The 34-year-old has an ERA of 2.29, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 17 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .220 batting average against him.
Lugo is seeking his fourth quality start in a row.
Lugo is looking for his 18th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.5 frames per appearance on the hill.
He has had four appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Logan Allen
The Guardians’ Allen (8-3) will make his 17th start of the season.
The left-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed nine hits in three innings against the Baltimore Orioles.
The 25-year-old has pitched to a 5.72 ERA this season with 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.5 walks per nine across 16 games.
In 16 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
In 16 starts this season, Allen has lasted five or more innings 11 times, with an average of 4.9 innings per appearance.
He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 16 chances this season.
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