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Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals will take the field against the Texas Rangers and starting pitcher Jack Leiter on Monday at Kauffman Stadium.
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Royals vs. Rangers Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: Watch on FDSKC, RSN
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Royals vs. Rangers Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 5, Rangers 4
- Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
- Win Probabilities: Royals 52%, Rangers 48%
Royals vs. Rangers Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2025 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8 | -127 | +108 | 4-1 KC |
| 6/18/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8 | -135 | +114 | 6-3 KC |
| 6/17/2025 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8 | -129 | +108 | 6-1 KC |
| 6/23/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -161 | +137 | 4-0 TEX |
| 6/22/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8 | -146 | +123 | 6-0 TEX |
| 6/21/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8 | -148 | +125 | 6-2 TEX |
| 5/5/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -134 | +113 | 3-2 TEX |
| 5/4/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -110 | -110 | 15-4 TEX |
| 5/3/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -119 | -101 | 7-1 KC |
| 4/19/2023 | Royals | -1.5 | 9.5 | -114 | -105 | 12-3 TEX |
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.9 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 4.24 |
| K/9 | 6.7 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. is batting .290 with 38 doubles, four triples, 17 home runs and 40 walks.
- Among all hitters in the majors, Witt’s home run total places him 69th, and his RBI tally ranks him 38th.
- Witt has collected a hit in five games in a row. In his last five games he is batting .444 with a double, two walks and two RBIs.
- Maikel Garcia’s .301 batting average is a team-high mark.
- Garcia ranks 142nd in homers and 84th in RBI among all hitters in baseball.
- Garcia enters this game looking for his fourth game in a row with a hit. In his last five games he is batting .235 with a double, four walks and three RBIs.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has put up a team-high 22 home runs and 80 runs batted in.
- Salvador Perez has shown his power as he paces his team with 22 home runs.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
Rangers Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 2-8 |
| Runs Per Game | 2.9 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 5.36 |
| K/9 | 7.7 |
Rangers Player Insights
- Marcus Semien has 15 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 48 walks while batting .223.
- Semien’s home run total puts him 103rd in the majors, and he ranks 63rd in RBI.
- Corey Seager has hit a team-high 17 home runs.
- Seager is 69th overall in homers and 150th in RBI this year.
- Josh Smith paces the Rangers with a team-high batting average of .266.
- Wyatt Langford has 18 doubles, 16 home runs and 48 walks while batting .240.
Rangers Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 12 | Diamondbacks | L 3-2 | Jack Leiter vs Anthony DeSclafani |
| Aug. 13 | Diamondbacks | L 6-4 | Merrill Kelly vs Zac Gallen |
| Aug. 15 | @ Blue Jays | L 6-5 | Jacob deGrom vs Chris Bassitt |
| Aug. 16 | @ Blue Jays | L 14-2 | Patrick Corbin vs Eric Lauer |
| Aug. 17 | @ Blue Jays | – | Nathan Eovaldi vs José Berrios |
| Aug. 18 | @ Royals | – | Jack Leiter vs Michael Wacha |
| Aug. 19 | @ Royals | – | Merrill Kelly vs Seth Lugo |
| Aug. 20 | @ Royals | – | Jacob deGrom vs Noah Cameron |
| Aug. 21 | @ Royals | – | Patrick Corbin vs Michael Lorenzen |
| Aug. 22 | Guardians | – | Nathan Eovaldi vs Slade Cecconi |
| Aug. 23 | Guardians | – | Jack Leiter vs Logan Allen |
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