The Minnesota Twins (76-64) begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (76-65) on Friday at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET.
The Royals will call on Cole Ragans (10-9) against the Twins and Zebby Matthews (1-2).
Royals vs. Twins Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, September 6, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+
Probable Pitchers: Cole Ragans (Royals) – 10-9, 3.46 ERA vs Zebby Matthews (Twins) – 1-2, 7.41 ERA
Royals vs. Twins Odds
Royals to win: -141
Twins to win: +120
Spread: Royals -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Royals vs. Twins Pitcher Performance
Ragans |
|
Matthews |
28 |
GS |
4 |
10-9 |
W-L |
1-2 |
3.46 |
ERA |
7.41 |
161.1 |
IP |
17 |
56 |
BB |
2 |
197 |
SO |
18 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Cole Ragans
The Royals will send Ragans (10-9) to the mound to make his 29th start of the season. He is 10-9 with a 3.46 ERA and 197 strikeouts through 161 1/3 innings pitched.
In his last appearance on Saturday, the lefty went five innings against the Houston Astros, allowing five earned runs while surrendering four hits.
The 26-year-old has put up a 3.46 ERA and 11 strikeouts per nine innings in 28 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .219 to opposing hitters.
Ragans is trying to pick up his 18th quality start of the season.
Ragans has put up 25 starts this campaign in which he pitched five or more innings.
In four of his 28 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
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Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Zebby Matthews
Matthews (1-2) will take the mound for the Twins, his fifth start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw two innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, giving up nine earned runs while allowing 10 hits.
The 24-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 7.41 and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .307.
In four starts this season, Matthews has lasted five or more innings three times, with an average of 4.3 innings per appearance.
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