- When: Tuesday, May 28th at 7:40 PM ET
- Who: Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins
- Starting Pitchers: Cole Ragans and Simeon Woods-Richardson
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN
The Kansas City Royals aim to close the gap with the Cleveland Guardians in the standings but must first contend with the Minnesota Twins in their upcoming series.
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The Twins are five games behind the Royals, who have extended their lead with an impressive 8-2 run over their last ten games. The Royals recently had a seven-game winning streak snapped by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Meanwhile, the Twins broke a four-game losing streak by winning two out of three against both the Nationals and the Rangers.
The Twins took two of three from the Royals in Kansas City during the season's opening series.
There is so much happening here 😂 pic.twitter.com/esPMYds5V4
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) May 27, 2024
Cole Ragans, the star pitcher for the Royals, is set to take the mound, riding a wave of success. He has delivered 13 consecutive scoreless innings in his last two starts, a testament to his skill and dedication.
Despite some early-season inconsistency, Ragans has proven to be a reliable force over his 11 starts, allowing two or fewer runs in eight of them.
The Royals have won five of his last six starts, and Ragans has improved his record to 4-3. His recent performance is a beacon of hope for the Royals and their fans.
Simeon Woods-Richardson, a promising rookie, will start for the Twins, following a scoreless outing in his previous start.
However, his rookie status means he is on a pitch limit, which could pose a challenge for the Twins. Woods-Richardson has made seven starts this season after brief appearances in 2022 and 2023.
The Twins won his first four starts but have dropped two of the last three.
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While Woods-Richardson has shown promise, he has struggled to go deep into games. This could be problematic for the Twins, especially if the game turns into a bullpen battle.
The Royals' bullpen has a 2.22 ERA over their last three games, while the Twins' bullpen has a 3.66 ERA in the same span and could be stretched thin. The pressure is on for the Twins.
Offensively, the Royals have been more productive than the Twins, averaging 6.6 runs per nine innings over their last ten games with a .358 on-base percentage, compared to the Twins' .282.
Bobby rockets one out to left! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/WittHCGfkV
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) May 26, 2024
While both teams average 4.7 runs per nine innings against their opposing pitcher-handedness, the Twins have a better batting average and on-base percentage against left-handed pitchers.
The Royals' recent momentum, superior offensive performance, and stronger bullpen suggest they have the upper hand in this matchup.
With Cole Ragans in excellent form, expect the Royals to secure a victory, particularly if the game is decided late against the Twins' bullpen.
This should be a high scoring affair, so I would bet Over 7.5 Runs in this Royals win. Both are priced at -120 at BetUS.
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