Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks 4/26/2023 – The Kansas City Royals and the Arizona Diamondbacks will conclude their three-game series from Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. The Royals rebounded well to equalize the series, but the Diamondbacks will not give up easily at home. Arizona dropped to the second spot in the NL West after their last defeat allowing the Dodgers to go up to the top. The Royals are at the bottom of the AL Central and are one of the worst teams in the majors. The baseball betting lines are updated online as these teams clash in this entertaining game.
Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks 4/26/2023
| When: | Wednesday, April 26, 3:40 PM EDT |
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| Where: | Chase Field Phoenix, ArizonaE |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks 4/26/2023
| Team | RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Kansas City Royals | +1.5 (+106) | 9 o (-103) | +220 |  |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | -1.5 (-135) | 9 u (-123) | -270 | |
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Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are the second-worst team in the majors as they hold a miserable 6-18 record. The Royals are trailing the White Sox and are coming into this game with a 5-4 victory. Brady Singer managed to pitch six innings with 5 Ks, and 5 hits. The Royals will turn in Ryan Yarbrough as their starter in this game. Yarbrough is holding a 0-2 record with an ERA of 7.62 and gives 5 Ks in total. The Royals will still need support from the plate.
Players to watch: Bobby Witt Jr. SS (GP 23, AB 90, R 12, H 22, 2B 2, 3B 2, HR 4, RBI 9, TB 40, BB 6, SO 18, SB 5, AVG 0.244, OBP 0.292, SLG 0.444, OPS 0.736, WAR 0.4, Salvador Perez C (GP 22, AB 86, R 7, H 20, 2B 7, 3B 0, HR 2, RBI 9, TB 33, BB 3, SO 17, SB 0, AVG 0.233, OBP 0.275, SLG 0.384, OPS 0.658, WAR 0.2
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks are coming into this game with a 13-12 record on the season. Arizona is holding the second position and is just behind the Dodgers. The Diamondbacks are ahead of the Padres. Zac Gallen will take the mound in this game against the Royals. Gallen is holding a 3-1 record on the season with an ERA of 2.59 and 39 Ks in total. Gallen has 86 career starts with a solid ERA of 3.06 and a 25-23 record.
Players to watch: Ketel Marte 2B (GP 22, AB 85, R 15, H 24, 2B 7, 3B 2, HR 2, RBI 6, TB 41, BB 3, SO 11, SB 1, AVG 0.282, OBP 0.322, SLG 0.482, OPS 0.805, WAR 0.8, Corbin Carroll LF (GP 24, AB 85, R 15, H 24, 2B 7, 3B 0, HR 4, RBI 8, TB 43, BB 5, SO 21, SB 8, AVG 0.282, OBP 0.33, SLG 0.506, OPS 0.836, WAR 0.7
Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Numbers
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Kansas City Royals
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague games.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
0-6 in their last 6 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Over is 9-1 in Royals last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-8 in their last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Over is 5-0 in Gallens last 5 interleague starts.
Under is 3-0-1 in Gallens last 4 home starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Gallens last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks
The Royals are not a match for Gallen on the mound and their starting pitcher is not too great against the Diamondbacks. The baseball betting odds are intact for the Arizona Diamondbacks to win this game and cover the spread.
Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 5, Royals 2.
