The Kansas City Royals (55-45) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (51-49) square off at Kauffman Stadium on Monday at 8:10 PM ET, starting a three-game series.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Cole Ragans (6-6) to the mound, while Yilber Diaz (1-0) will answer the bell for the Diamondbacks.
Royals vs. Diamondbacks Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Monday, July 22, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSKC
Probable Pitchers: Cole Ragans (Royals) – 6-6, 3.16 ERA vs Yilber Diaz (Diamondbacks) – 1-0, 1.50 ERA
Royals vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Royals to win: -156
Diamondbacks to win: +131
Spread: Royals -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Royals vs. Diamondbacks Pitcher Performance
Ragans |
|
Diaz |
20 |
GS |
2 |
6-6 |
W-L |
1-0 |
3.16 |
ERA |
1.50 |
116.2 |
IP |
12 |
38 |
BB |
3 |
141 |
SO |
7 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Cole Ragans
Ragans (6-6 with a 3.16 ERA and 141 strikeouts in 116 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Royals, his 21st of the season.
The left-hander’s last appearance came on Friday, July 12 against the Boston Red Sox, when he threw seven innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing four hits.
The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.16, with 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 20 games this season. Opponents are batting .219 against him.
Ragans is trying to extend a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
Ragans will look to build on a three-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 innings per outing).
In four of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
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Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Yilber Diaz
The Diamondbacks will send Diaz to the mound for his third start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, July 14, when he threw six innings, giving up one earned run while allowing four hits against the Toronto Blue Jays.
He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 1.50, a batting average against of .195 and 5.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
Diaz has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
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