Rays vs Royals starting pitchers
Rays vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Royals |
| Hits |
670 (20th) |
703 (14th) |
| Batting Average |
.236 (20th) |
.244 (14th) |
| Runs Batted In |
319 (25th) |
381 (10th) |
| Runs |
342 (24th) |
393 (12th) |
| Home Runs |
77 (Tied-27th) |
87 (Tied-16th) |
| Walks |
268 (Tied-10th) |
241 (Tied-22nd) |
| Stolen Bases |
84 (5th) |
77 (7th) |
| Strikeouts |
765 (7th) |
611 (28th) |
| Pitches |
12772 (6th) |
12129 (23rd) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/3/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
4-2 |
| 7/2/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
5-1 |
| 6/30/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
6-2 |
| 6/29/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
7-2 |
| 6/28/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
10-3 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/3/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
4-2 |
| 7/2/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
5-1 |
| 6/30/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
5-0 |
| 6/29/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
L |
8-1 |
| 6/28/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
3-1 |
Rays vs Royals predictions
Taking a quick gaze at the Tampa Bay Rays, we've got some interesting projections rolling in, especially when you zoom in on players like Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes. Arozarena, with his ability to blend speed and power, is anticipated to be quite the force in the lineup. Collecting hits and snagging bases seem to be in his immediate future if things go as expected. Then there's Paredes, whose bat has been hot, consistently driving in the runs. His knack for connecting bat to ball might make him the spark the Rays need to energize their offensive lineup.
Switching gears to the Kansas City Royals, a couple of players look poised to make a significant impact. Bobby Witt Jr., with his stellar batting average, appears ready to tear up the base paths and potentially rack up more RBIs, continuing his trend of clutch performances. Salvador Perez, known for his power at the plate, is another one to watch. If he can connect as predicted, we might see some balls leaving the park, adding those crucial runs to the Royals' tally.
With both teams fielding competitive line-ups and the game being at Kauffman Stadium, where the Royals have a strong home advantage, this matchup could be close. However, considering the solid performances projected for Royals' heavy hitters like Witt Jr. and Perez, and their significant home record, Kansas City might very likely edge out Tampa Bay in what promises to be an engaging contest. Both teams have the firepower, but the Royals seem to have a slight edge in terms of momentum and home turf advantage.
Kansas City Royals injuries
Tampa Bay Rays injuries
Rays vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Thu 8:10 PM |
| Temperature |
89° |
| Chance of Rain |
22% |
