The Royals lost to the Oakland A’s 5-1 to drop their three-game set 2-1 and finishing their six-game homestand at 3-3. They now hit the road where they’re 11-17 on the season, but a decent 4-3 over their last six, splitting four in Texas and taking a series 2-1 in St. Louis.
In their last game, the Angels beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 getting two runs in the second and coasting on a strong six innings from starter Tyler Skaggs. Los Angeles will try to improve on their 14-18 home record hosting Kansas City for three games.
This season the Royals rank 23rd in runs scored, and 30th in team ERA and the Angels rank tied for 7th in runs scored and 11th in team ERA.
Pitching Match-Up
Kansas City: Danny Duffy (2-6 5.71 ERA)
L.A.: Nick Tropeano (3-3 3.80 ERA)
In Duffy’s last start he was solid allowing one earned run on four hits over six innings in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. After losing two straight with him on the hill where he gave up 14 earned runs, the Royals have won his last two starts where he has totaled 13 innings and only given up two earned runs. In five career appearances, including four starts, against the Angels Duffy is 2-1 with an ERA of 3.46. Overall, the Royals have lost 10 of Duffy’s last 13 starts.
In Tropeano’s last start he gave up two earned runs on seven hits in five innings in a 9-2 laugher over the Detroit Tigers. After the Angels lost two of back to back of his starts, they have won his last two outings where he has gone 12 innings and given up three earned runs. In two career starts against the Royals, Tropeano is 1-0 throwing 12 innings and given up two runs. The Angels have lost four of his last five home starts against a team with a losing record.
Get more details: Royals vs. Angels MLB Match-Up
Betting Angles
The Angels are 4-1 in their last five games against the Royals.
In the last nine games between these teams in L.A., the Over record is 5-2-2.
Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records
Kansas City Royals: 21-38 SU / O/U 23-32 / Run Line W/L 25-34
L.A. Angels: 32-28 SU / O/U 26-31 / Run Line W/L 29-31
Key Betting Trends
- KC is 8-21 in their last 29 games against a team with a winning record
- KC is 7-16 in their previous 23 road games against a right-hand starter
- KC has an Under record of 5-1-1 in their last seven road games
- LA is 0-4 in their last four games following a win
- LA is 1-5 in their previous six home games against a left-hand starter
- LA has an Under record of 5-0 in their last five games
