The Oakland Athletics (19-28) play the Kansas City Royals (27-19) at 7:10 PM ET on Saturday following a six-game losing streak.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Seth Lugo (6-1) to the mound, while Ross Stripling (1-7) will answer the bell for the Athletics.
Royals vs. Athletics Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CA
Probable Pitchers: Lugo – KC (6-1, 1.66 ERA) vs Stripling – OAK (1-7, 4.98 ERA)
Royals vs. Athletics Odds
Royals to win: -195
Athletics to win: +165
Spread: Royals -1.5
Total: 9.5 runs
Royals vs. Athletics Pitcher Performance
Lugo |
|
Stripling |
9 |
GS |
9 |
6-1 |
W-L |
1-7 |
1.66 |
ERA |
4.98 |
59.2 |
IP |
47 |
12 |
BB |
12 |
48 |
SO |
30 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo
Lugo (6-1 with a 1.66 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Royals, his 10th of the season.
His most recent time out was on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, when the right-hander threw eight innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
The 34-year-old has a 1.66 ERA and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings across nine games this season, while allowing a batting average of .206 to opposing hitters.
Lugo is trying to build on a fourth-game quality start streak in this matchup.
Lugo is seeking his 10th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.6 innings per appearance on the mound.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his nine appearances this season.
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Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Ross Stripling
The Athletics’ Stripling (1-7) will make his 10th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up two earned runs in five innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Houston Astros.
The 34-year-old has pitched to a 4.98 ERA this season with 5.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.3 walks per nine across nine games.
He has earned a quality start two times in nine starts this season.
In nine starts, Stripling has pitched through or past the fifth inning eight times. He has a season average of 5.2 frames per outing.
He has made nine appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.
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