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Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals hit the field on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium against Merrill Kelly, who is starting for the Texas Rangers. First pitch will be at 7:40 p.m. ET for the first game of a four-game series.
Check out everything you need to know to watch the Royals vs. Rangers game.
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Royals vs. Rangers Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, August 19, 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 8.5 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 | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.3 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 3.69 |
| K/9 | 7.4 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. has 38 doubles, four triples, 17 home runs and 41 walks while hitting .290.
- Including all MLB hitters, Witt ranks 19th in batting average, 47th in on-base percentage, and 24th in slugging.
- Witt brings a hitting streak of six games into this game. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .324 with a double, a triple, a home run, four walks and four RBIs.
- Maikel Garcia has a club-best .300 batting average.
- Among all major league hitters, Garcia is 143rd in homers and 83rd in RBI.
- Garcia heads into this game looking for his fifth game in a row with a hit. In his last five games he is hitting .222 with a double, three walks and four RBIs.
- Pasquantino has put up a team-best 22 home runs and 80 runs batted in.
- Salvador Perez’s 22 home runs are a team-high mark.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
Rangers Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 2-8 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.7 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 5.76 |
| K/9 | 7.9 |
Rangers Player Insights
- Marcus Semien is batting .228 with 16 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs and 49 walks.
- In all of MLB, Semien is 95th in home runs and 57th in RBI.
- Corey Seager’s 18 home runs pace his team.
- Among all major league hitters, Seager is 59th in homers and 145th in RBI.
- Josh Smith paces the Rangers’ lineup with a .266 batting average.
- Wyatt Langford is hitting .242 with 18 doubles, 17 home runs and 48 walks.
Rangers Recent & Upcoming Games
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