Kansas City (35-38) at Texas (36-37)
- When: Jun 18 2025, 8:05 PM
- Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
- Where to watch: RSN
Royals vs. Rangers: The Battle of "Wait, Who’s Winning Again?"
Moneyline: Kansas City (-120)
Total: 8.0
Kansas City Royals: The Comeback-ish Kids
The Royals have been teetering on the edge of “almost decent” all season long. They’re fourth in the AL Central, which sounds better if you squint and ignore the standings. Road trips haven’t been too kind (16-19 away from home), but when they actually hit the ball better than the other team (groundbreaking stuff), they’re 26-8. So yes, the Royals have a proven formula: get more hits than your opponent. Revolutionary.
Their ace Kris Bubic is quietly dealing this year like he’s pitching with cheat codes, boasting a filthy 1.92 ERA, a 1.05 WHIP, and 82 strikeouts that scream, “No runs for you!” He’s the kind of guy who’d make your fantasy team look smart even if you drafted him by accident.
Vinnie Pasquantino is out here doing Vinnie things, smacking doubles, cranking homers, and occasionally looking like he knows what “launch angle” means. And don’t forget Salvador Perez, still swinging like it’s 2015 and catching like it’s… well, 2015 with a few more Advil.
Texas Rangers: Hot at Home, Lukewarm in Life
The Rangers, meanwhile, are hanging around .500 like that guy who shows up late to the poker game and still wants to go all-in. They’re 23-14 at home, which is impressive, until you realize they’re allergic to consistency. But hey, when they score five or more runs, they’re 19-2! So… just do that?
Marcus Semien’s been delivering a solid power punch with seven homers and enough doubles to warrant an extra base tax. Evan Carter has turned into a sneaky-good bat lately, 12 hits in his last 32 at-bats with pop and style. He’s like the silent assassin of your fantasy lineup.
Pitching-wise, Patrick Corbin’s been serviceable with a 3.66 ERA and a WHIP under 1.22, which for him is basically Cy Young-worthy compared to previous seasons.
Prediction:
Kansas City lost eight of their last ten, but hear us out, they’re due. With Bubic pitching like a flamethrower in a room full of paper towels, the Royals should ride him to a tight, scrappy 5-3 win over a Rangers team that’s just inconsistent enough to fumble this one.
Final Score Prediction: Royals 5, Rangers 3
Bets Bet: Kansas City RL -1.5 (+140)
Total: Over 7.5 Alt Lines (-135)
Fun Meter: 8/10 if you love underdogs, 3/10 if you love offense, 10/10 if you love watching managers lose their minds over bullpen meltdowns.
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