Royals vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – May 9

The Los Angeles Angels (14-23) open a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals (22-16) with a Thursday meeting at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. First pitch is at 9:38 PM ET.

The probable starters are Michael Wacha (1-4) for the Royals and Reid Detmers (3-3) for the Angels.

Royals vs. Angels Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:38 PM ET
  • Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
  • How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Probable Pitchers: Wacha – KC (1-4, 5.50 ERA) vs Detmers – LAA (3-3, 4.24 ERA)
  • Royals vs. Angels Odds

  • Royals to win: -121
  • Angels to win: +100
  • Spread: Royals -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
  • Royals vs. Angels Pitcher Performance

    Wacha Detmers
    7 GS 7
    1-4 W-L 3-3
    5.50 ERA 4.24
    37.2 IP 40.1
    10 BB 14
    31 SO 44

    Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Wacha

  • Wacha gets the start for the Royals, his eighth of the season. He is 1-4 with a 5.50 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out came on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, when the right-hander threw 3 2/3 innings, surrendering seven earned runs while allowing nine hits.
  • The 32-year-old has amassed a 5.50 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings in seven games this season, while allowing a batting average of .304 to his opponents.
  • Wacha has recorded two quality starts this year.
  • Wacha has put up five starts this campaign in which he pitched five or more innings.
  • He has made one appearance this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
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    Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Reid Detmers

  • Detmers (3-3) will take the mound for the Angels, his eighth start of the season.
  • The left-hander gave up seven earned runs and allowed five hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.
  • The 24-year-old has an ERA of 4.24, a 3.14 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.215 in seven games this season.
  • He has two quality starts in seven chances this season.
  • Detmers has seven starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his seven chances this season.
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