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Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers take the field on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium against Michael Lorenzen, who gets the start for the Kansas City Royals. First pitch is at 2:10 p.m. ET for the third game of a four-game series.
Here’s 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: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: Watch on MLB Network, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2025 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -115 | -105 | 5-2 KC |
| 8/18/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 9.5 | -130 | +109 | 4-3 KC |
| 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 |
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.1 |
| HR | 17 |
| ERA | 2.96 |
| K/9 | 7.3 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. is batting .291 with 38 doubles, four triples, 18 home runs and 43 walks.
- In all of MLB, Witt is 61st in home runs and 38th in RBI.
- Witt has collected a hit in eight straight games. In his last 10 games he is batting .333 with a double, two home runs, five walks and five RBIs.
- Maikel Garcia’s .302 batting average is a team-high mark.
- Garcia is 138th in homers and 83rd in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
- Garcia carries a six-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last 10 outings he is batting .351 with three doubles, a home run, six walks and six RBIs.
- Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with 24 home runs and 83 runs batted in.
- Pasquantino is on a two-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .250 with a double, two home runs and three RBIs.
- Salvador Perez has 29 doubles, 22 home runs and 21 walks while hitting .244.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
Rangers Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 2-8 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.9 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 5.69 |
| K/9 | 8.3 |
Rangers Player Insights
- Semien has 16 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs and 50 walks while batting .226.
- Semien is 96th in homers and 58th in RBI among all batters in the majors.
- Corey Seager’s 19 home runs and .264 batting average both lead his team.
- Among all major league hitters, Seager is 53rd in home runs and 141st in RBI.
- Josh Smith is hitting .261 with 21 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 41 walks.
- Wyatt Langford has 18 doubles, 17 home runs and 49 walks while batting .243.
Rangers Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 16 | @ Blue Jays | L 14-2 | Patrick Corbin vs Eric Lauer |
| Aug. 17 | @ Blue Jays | W 10-4 | Nathan Eovaldi vs Jose Berrios |
| Aug. 18 | @ Royals | L 4-3 | Jack Leiter vs Michael Wacha |
| Aug. 19 | @ Royals | L 5-2 | Merrill Kelly vs Seth Lugo |
| Aug. 20 | @ Royals | – | Caleb Boushley 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 |
| Aug. 24 | Guardians | – | Merrill Kelly vs Gavin Williams |
| Aug. 25 | Angels | – | Jacob deGrom vs Kyle Hendricks |
| Aug. 26 | Angels | – | Patrick Corbin vs Yusei Kikuchi |
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