Game Details
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds (26-28) vs. Kansas City Royals (29-25)
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
- Series: First game of a three-game interleague series
Team Overview
- Cincinnati Reds: Third in the NL Central, 12-14 on the road.
- Kansas City Royals: Fourth in the AL Central, 17-9 at home.
Pitching Matchup
- Reds: RHP Nick Martinez (2-5, 3.43 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 43 strikeouts).
- Martinez has been solid recently, allowing just one run over his last 14 innings pitched.
- He has faced the Royals six times in his career, posting a 2.70 ERA.
- Royals: RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-5, 3.77 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 50 strikeouts).
- Lorenzen has struggled in his last four starts, failing to secure a win.
- He has a 4.63 ERA in two career outings against the Reds.
Recent Form
- Reds: Coming off a tough series against the Cubs, allowing 28 runs over three games.
- Royals: Won their last game against the Twins 2-1 in extra innings, snapping a two-game losing streak.
Key Players to Watch
- Reds: Elly De La Cruz (9 HR, 37 RBIs, .243 AVG).
- Royals: Bobby Witt Jr. (.301 AVG, 19 doubles, 5 HR, 19 stolen bases).
- Hot Bat: Maikel Garcia (.312 AVG, 13 doubles, 5 HR, 25 RBIs).
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 8
Kansas City Royals – 122
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 25, 2025
