The Kansas City Royals (78-65) look to add to a three-game winning streak as they host the Minnesota Twins (76-66) at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Michael Wacha (11-7) to the mound, while Simeon Woods Richardson (5-3) will answer the bell for the Twins.
Royals vs. Twins Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. ET
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSN
Probable Pitchers: Wacha – KC (11-7, 3.50 ERA) vs Richardson – MIN (5-3, 3.95 ERA)
Royals vs. Twins Odds
Royals to win: -123
Twins to win: +105
Spread: Royals -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Royals vs. Twins Pitcher Performance
Wacha |
|
Richardson |
25 |
GS |
24 |
11-7 |
W-L |
5-3 |
3.50 |
ERA |
3.95 |
144 |
IP |
120.2 |
39 |
BB |
40 |
123 |
SO |
104 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Wacha
The Royals are sending Wacha (11-7) out to make his 26th start of the season. He is 11-7 with a 3.50 ERA and 123 strikeouts through 144 2/3 innings pitched.
In his last outing on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians, the righty tossed five innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
In 25 games this season, the 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.50, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .249 against him.
Wacha has collected 13 quality starts this year.
Wacha will look to build upon an eight-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 innings per outing).
He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 25 appearances this season.
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Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Simeon Woods Richardson
The Twins will hand the ball to Richardson (5-3) for his 25th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up three earned runs in 3 2/3 innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The 23-year-old has an ERA of 3.95 and 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .233 in 24 games this season.
He has seven quality starts in 24 chances this season.
In 24 starts, Richardson has pitched through or past the fifth inning 14 times. He has a season average of 5.0 frames per outing.
He has made 24 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
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