August 20 09:10 MLB Kansas City LA Angels Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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Kansas City Royals, who are on a four-game winning streak thanks to a harmony between their offense and defense, are being led by Seth Lugo (13 wins, 7 losses, 3.04 ERA) in his quest for a 14th win this season. Lugo recently suffered a setback on the 14th against Minnesota, giving up 8 earned runs in 4 innings, and has allowed 6 or more earned runs in 3 of his 5 starts in the second half. His chances of winning the Cy Young award are now slim, but pitching against a weaker team at home can change the narrative. In the previous game, the Royals scored 8 runs, including a solo home run by Dairon Blanco, after successfully hitting against Abbott and Legumina. The key question is whether they can carry this momentum into the weekend series. Notably, the lower part of the batting order contributing effectively could be a significant advantage. The bullpen, which allowed only 1 run over 3 innings, will heavily rely on the presence of Erceg.
The LA Angels, facing a slump leading to consecutive losses, are looking for Carson Fulmer (0 wins, 3 losses, 4.22 ERA) to secure his first win of the season. After a disappointing outing against Toronto at home on the 14th, where he gave up 5 runs in 3 innings, Fulmer has not shown any signs of improvement upon returning home. Given that he struggles significantly away, the likelihood of him performing well is quite low. In the previous game, the Angels could only manage 1 run against Morton, highlighting their hitting struggles. Currently, the Angels seem to depend heavily on Neto's outstanding performance or some home runs to score, making it difficult to expect runs. The bullpen has managed to hold their ground, allowing just 1 run on 1 hit over 3 innings, but they need to secure their future.
Despite Lugo's recent struggles, he tends to be ruthless against weaker opponents. He has a high potential for a bounce-back performance in this game. On the other hand, Fulmer's prospects look grim on the road, and the Royals’ offense is currently in top form. The superior strength of the Kansas City Royals puts them closer to victory.
Predicted Score: Kansas City wins 7:3
Handicap: Kansas City victory
Over/Under: Over