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Alec Marsh takes the mound for the Kansas City Royals on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium against Josh Lowe and the Tampa Bay Rays. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET.
Here's everything you need to watch the Rays vs. Royals competition.
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Rays vs. Royals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: Watch on BSSUN
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Tampa Bay Rays vs. the Kansas City Royals on FOX Sports!
Rays vs. Royals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 5, Rays 4
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Rays 57%, Royals 43%
Rays vs. Royals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2024 | Rays | -1.5 | 8 | -112 | -107 | 4-2 KC |
| 7/2/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 9.5 | -116 | -104 | 5-1 TB |
| 5/26/2024 | Rays | -1.5 | 7.5 | -126 | +106 | 4-1 TB |
| 5/25/2024 | Rays | -1.5 | 7.5 | -110 | -110 | 7-4 KC |
| 5/24/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 8 | -117 | -102 | 8-1 KC |
| 7/16/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 9.5 | -222 | +183 | 8-4 KC |
| 7/15/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 9.5 | -202 | +170 | 4-2 TB |
| 7/15/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 9 | -277 | +226 | 6-1 TB |
| 6/25/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 8.5 | -283 | +228 | 3-1 TB |
| 6/24/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 9 | -249 | +203 | 9-4 KC |
Rays Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.9 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 2.97 |
| K/9 | 9.2 |
Rays Player Insights
- Isaac Paredes paces the Rays in home runs (14), runs batted in (46) and has racked up a team-best batting average of .276.
- Among all hitters in MLB, Paredes' home run total ranks him 33rd, and his RBI tally ranks him 38th.
- Paredes brings a hitting streak of three games into this game. In his last five games he is batting .333 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs, four walks and five RBI.
- Yandy Diaz is hitting .267 with 16 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 28 walks.
- Diaz ranks 145th in home runs and 63rd in RBI on the year.
- Randy Arozarena is hitting .197 with 13 doubles, 11 home runs and 38 walks.
- Arozarena will look to build on his five-game hitting in this game. In his last five games he is batting .300 with a double, a home run, a walk and an RBI.
- Jose Caballero is batting .243 with 12 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 16 walks.
Rays Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28 | Nationals | W 3-1 | Zach Eflin vs Mitchell Parker |
| June 29 | Nationals | L 8-1 | Aaron Civale vs Jake Irvin |
| June 30 | Nationals | W 5-0 | Taj Bradley vs Patrick Corbin |
| July 2 | @ Royals | W 5-1 | Zack Littell vs Brady Singer |
| July 3 | @ Royals | L 4-2 | Ryan Pepiot vs Michael Wacha |
| July 4 | @ Royals | - | Zach Eflin vs Alec Marsh |
| July 5 | @ Rangers | - | Aaron Civale vs Michael Lorenzen |
| July 6 | @ Rangers | - | Taj Bradley vs Andrew Heaney |
| July 7 | @ Rangers | - | Zack Littell vs Nathan Eovaldi |
| July 9 | Yankees | - | Ryan Pepiot vs Carlos Rodón |
| July 10 | Yankees | - | Zach Eflin vs Marcus Stroman |
Learn more about this Rays vs. Royals matchup on Fox Sports.
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.5 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 2.63 |
| K/9 | 9.9 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. has posted a team-leading batting average of .314 while leading the Royals in runs batted in with a mark of 56.
- In all of the majors, Witt is 39th in homers and 12th in RBI.
- Witt carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .389 with a double, a triple, a home run, three walks and three RBI.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has made the most of his opportunities as he paces his team with 56 runs batted in.
- Pasquantino ranks 84th among all batters in MLB in homers, and 12th in RBI.
- Maikel Garcia is hitting .227 with 15 doubles, four triples, five home runs and 27 walks.
- Salvador Perez has launched a team-high 14 home runs.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28 | Guardians | W 10-3 | Alec Marsh vs Triston McKenzie |
| June 29 | Guardians | L 7-2 | Cole Ragans vs Tanner Bibee |
| June 30 | Guardians | W 6-2 | Seth Lugo vs Logan Allen |
| July 2 | Rays | L 5-1 | Brady Singer vs Zack Littell |
| July 3 | Rays | W 4-2 | Michael Wacha vs Ryan Pepiot |
| July 4 | Rays | - | Alec Marsh vs Zach Eflin |
| July 5 | @ Rockies | - | Cole Ragans vs Kyle Freeland |
| July 6 | @ Rockies | - | Seth Lugo vs Austin Gomber |
| July 7 | @ Rockies | - | Brady Singer vs Ryan Feltner |
| July 9 | @ Cardinals | - | Michael Wacha vs Andre Pallante |
| July 10 | @ Cardinals | - | Alec Marsh vs Sonny Gray |
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