Arizona Diamondbacks (51-49) vs. Kansas City Royals (55-45)
July 22, 2024 8:10 pm EDT
The Line: Kansas City Royals -156 / Arizona Diamondbacks +131; Over/Under: +8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction for this MLB game on Monday, July 22nd at Kaufmann Stadium.
Diamondbacks Look to Bounce Back
The Diamondbacks scored only one run on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, and they ended up losing by a run. Eugenio Suarez scored the only one run and that was a home run in the 7th inning. The Diamondbacks are averaging 4.9 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.69 runs per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 23rd in the league. Christian Walker has hit 22 home runs and driven in 68 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Diamondbacks will be Yilber Diaz, who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 1.50. The Diamondbacks need him to be lights out here.
Royals Have Won Three Straight Games
The Royals faced off against the Chicago White Sox over the weekend, and they ended up winning all three games. On Sunday, the pitching was dominant again, and they ended up winning 4-1. Seth Lugo was really dominant on the mound, going nine innings, giving up three hits and one run. The Royals are averaging 4.59 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.85 runs per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 4th in the league. Salvador Perez has hit 17 home runs and driven in 63 RBIs. Getting the start for the Royals will be Cole Ragans who sits with a 6-6 record and an ERA of 3.16. In his last start against the Boston Red Sox, he went seven innings, giving up four hits and one run.
Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction
The Royals are going to dominate here, and they are going to pick up their fourth straight win. Ragans gave up only one run in his last start, and he’s going to dominate here. Ragans sits with an ERA of 3.16 and the Diamondbacks are going to really struggle here. The Royals are going to find enough offensive success against Diaz, and the Royals will get the job done. Back the Royals.
