The Tampa Bay Rays (43-43) go on the road against the Kansas City Royals (48-40) on Thursday. The contest is set to begin at 8:10 PM ET.
The Rays will give the nod to Zach Eflin (4-5, 3.92 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 5 on the season, and the Royals will turn to Alec Marsh (6-5, 4.19 ERA).
Rays vs. Royals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
Probable Pitchers: Zach Eflin (Rays) – 4-5, 3.92 ERA vs Alec Marsh (Royals) – 6-5, 4.19 ERA
Rays vs. Royals Odds
Rays to win: -112
Royals to win: -106
Spread: Rays -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Rays vs. Royals Pitcher Performance
| Eflin |
|
Marsh |
| 15 |
GS |
15 |
| 4-5 |
W-L |
6-5 |
| 3.92 |
ERA |
4.19 |
| 87.1 |
IP |
81.2 |
| 7 |
BB |
25 |
| 69 |
SO |
74 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin
Eflin (4-5 with a 3.92 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 87 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Rays, his 16th of the season.
His last time out was on Friday against the Washington Nationals, when the righty tossed six scoreless innings while giving up four hits.
The 30-year-old has a 3.92 ERA and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings across 15 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .259 to his opponents.
Eflin has five quality starts under his belt this season.
Eflin will try to pitch five or more innings for his fifth straight start. He’s averaging 5.8 frames per outing.
In three of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
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Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Alec Marsh
Marsh (6-5) will take to the mound for the Royals and make his 16th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in six innings against the Cleveland Guardians.
The 26-year-old has pitched to a 4.19 ERA this season with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.8 walks per nine across 15 games.
He has started 15 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in four of them.
Marsh has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 15 chances this season.
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