NEWSLETTER
In the next matchup of a two-game set, on Thursday at 8:10 PM ET, the Tampa Bay Rays (ahead in the series 1-0) face the Kansas City Royals.
Royals vs. Rays Series Info
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Royals vs. Rays Betting Insights
Royals vs. Rays Head to Head Betting Results
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2024 | Royals | – | 9.5 | -115 | -105 | 5-1 TB |
| 5/26/2024 | Rays | – | 8 | -125 | +105 | 4-1 TB |
| 5/25/2024 | Rays | – | 7.5 | -110 | -110 | 7-4 KC |
| 5/24/2024 | Royals | – | 8 | -120 | +100 | 8-1 KC |
| 7/16/2023 | Rays | – | 9 | -225 | +180 | 8-4 KC |
| 7/15/2023 | Rays | -2.5 | 9.5 | -225 | +180 | 4-2 TB |
| 7/15/2023 | Rays | -2.5 | 9 | -275 | +220 | 6-1 TB |
| 6/25/2023 | Rays | -2.5 | 8.5 | -275 | +210 | 3-1 TB |
| 6/24/2023 | Rays | – | 9 | -250 | +200 | 9-4 KC |
| 6/23/2023 | Rays | – | 7.5 | -250 | +200 | 11-3 TB |
Royals Leaders
Royals’ Best Hitters
| Name | GP | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR% | K% | BB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 87 | .311 | .362 | .539 | 3.4% | 16.8% | 7.1% |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 83 | .244 | .318 | .431 | 2.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| Maikel Garcia | 85 | .229 | .281 | .338 | 1.3% | 16.3% | 6.8% |
| Salvador Pérez | 84 | .278 | .346 | .467 | 4.1% | 18.3% | 7.4% |
| Hunter Renfroe | 63 | .210 | .288 | .385 | 3.6% | 18.5% | 9.5% |
Royals’ Leading Pitchers
| Player | IP | W-L | H | R | ER | K | BB | ERA | OPP AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | 102.2 | 5-6 | 86 | 39 | 38 | 126 | 34 | 3.33 | .224 |
| Seth Lugo | 116 | 11-2 | 93 | 29 | 28 | 105 | 27 | 2.17 | .218 |
| Brady Singer | 94.1 | 4-5 | 82 | 35 | 32 | 89 | 29 | 3.05 | .229 |
| Alec Marsh | 81.2 | 6-5 | 73 | 39 | 38 | 74 | 25 | 4.19 | .238 |
| Michael Wacha | 78.1 | 4-6 | 75 | 35 | 34 | 67 | 23 | 3.91 | .253 |
Rays Leaders
Rays’ Best Hitters
| Name | GP | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR% | K% | BB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | 80 | .276 | .362 | .473 | 3.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% |
| Yandy Díaz | 84 | .270 | .325 | .384 | 1.9% | 14.5% | 7.3% |
| Randy Arozarena | 82 | .196 | .305 | .353 | 3.3% | 25.1% | 11.4% |
| Jose Caballero | 71 | .246 | .309 | .369 | 1.9% | 27.6% | 6.1% |
| Richard Palacios | 67 | .251 | .345 | .348 | 1.7% | 23% | 11.3% |
Rays’ Leading Pitchers
| Player | IP | W-L | H | R | ER | K | BB | ERA | OPP AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Littell | 91.1 | 3-5 | 105 | 42 | 40 | 86 | 16 | 3.94 | .284 |
| Ryan Pepiot | 71.2 | 4-4 | 53 | 35 | 35 | 83 | 25 | 4.40 | .205 |
| Taj Bradley | 55.1 | 3-4 | 42 | 23 | 21 | 72 | 20 | 3.42 | .207 |
| Zach Eflin | 87.1 | 4-5 | 91 | 40 | 38 | 69 | 7 | 3.92 | .259 |
| Garrett Cleavinger | 34 | 5-1 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 44 | 19 | 2.91 | .205 |
