Kansas City (0-1) at NY Yankees (1-0)
- When: Oct 7 2024, 7:38 PM
- Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx
- Where to watch: TBS
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees
Moneyline
Kansas City Royals +127
New York Yankees -152
Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees
Runline
Kansas City Royals 1.5 (-165)
New York Yankees -1.5 (+140)
Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees
Total
Over 7.5 (-105)
Under 7.5 (-115)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Probable Pitchers:
Kansas City: Cole Ragans (1-0, 0.00)
NY Yankees: Carlos Rodón (0-0, 0.00)
Team Stats
| Royals | Yankees | |
| .232 | Avg. | .273 |
| 1 | HR | 1 |
| 8 | Run | 6 |
| 2.42 | ERA | 3.00 |
Last Matchup:
NYY 6-5, October 5th, 2024
Game Preview
Carlos Rodon’s journey with the New York Yankees took a nosedive during his last start of the tumultuous 2023 season in Kansas City. While Rodon faced a nightmare campaign, the Kansas City Royals’ Cole Ragans was racking up 12 starts as the team aimed for better fortunes after a 106-loss season.
Fast forward, Rodon has made a significant recovery, helping the Yankees capture the American League East, while Ragans has showcased his dominance, propelling the Royals to their first postseason appearance since 2015. This Monday, both left-handers will take the mound in Game 2 of their AL Division Series, with the Yankees looking to seize a 2-0 lead following a thrilling 6-5 win on Saturday. Alex Verdugo delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, contributing to the game’s fifth lead change, while also making a crucial sliding catch to end the fourth inning.
Rodon, who struggled through injuries last season, finished with a 3-8 record and a 6.85 ERA. He ended that year on a low note, giving up eight runs without retiring a batter against the Royals. However, his transformation this season is noteworthy. Rodon made every start, achieved a career-high 16 wins, and showed improved command of his pitches, emphasizing his changeup and curveball while reducing reliance on his four-seam fastball.
“Confidence is key,” Rodon stated, noting that it has been crucial for his success this season, where he allowed two earned runs or fewer in 21 of 32 starts.
In contrast, Ragans hopes to correct the Royals’ recent struggles with pitch command. Despite leading the team with 223 strikeouts, he also issued 67 walks, ranking him among the league leaders. Manager Matt Quatraro is optimistic that the team’s recent woes won’t affect Ragans, especially after he shined in his postseason debut, pitching six scoreless innings in Game 1 of the wild-card series against Baltimore.
As these two pitchers face off, fans and bettors alike are eager to see if Rodon can maintain his newfound form or if Ragans will find his groove in this high-stakes playoff atmosphere.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Kansas City 4-3
Expert Pick: Kansas City +127 & Under 7½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $424
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
