First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. ET, with coverage on SportsNet LA, Bally Sports Kansas City, and MLB.tv.
| Matchup | Los Angeles Dodgers vs Kansas City Royals | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, June 29 – 2:10 p.m. ET | ||
| Venue | Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO | ||
| Broadcast | SportsNet LA, Bally Sports KC, MLB.tv | ||
This is the rubber match of a three-game interleague series. The Dodgers took the opener 5–4, while the Royals responded with a 9–5 win on Saturday to snap an 11-game home losing streak.
Team Form & Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers (52–32, 1st in NL West)
- Recent Form: 6–2 in last 8 games
- Offensive Leaders:
- Shohei Ohtani: .295 AVG, 21 HR, 61 RBI – leads team in OPS
- Freddie Freeman: .321 AVG vs RHP, .505 SLG – elite contact and power combo
- Max Muncy: .257 AVG, .528 SLG – 3 HR in last 5 games
- Team Stats:
- MLB-best .263 team batting average
- 131 home runs – most in MLB
- 472 runs scored – No. 1 in the league
Kansas City Royals (39–44, 4th in AL Central)
- Recent Form: 3–7 in last 10 games
- Offensive Leaders:
- Vinnie Pasquantino: 5 RBI in Saturday’s win – including a 430-foot HR
- Bobby Witt Jr.: .284 AVG, 14 HR, 23 SB – dynamic leadoff threat
- MJ Melendez: .265 AVG, 12 HR – power from the left side
- Team Stats:
- 47.1% win rate as underdogs
- 43–40 ATS this season
🧢 Probable Starting Pitchers
Los Angeles Dodgers: TBD
- As of Sunday morning, the Dodgers had not officially announced a starter.
- Bullpen Usage: LA’s bullpen has logged 9.1 innings over the last two games, so expect a potential opener or spot start.
Kansas City Royals: Kris Bubic (LHP)
- Record: 6–5 ERA: 2.18 WHIP: 1.12
- Last Start: 6.0 IP, 2 ER vs Rays
- Season Notes:
- 10 quality starts in 15 outings
- Opponents hitting just .225 against him
- 9.5 K/9 over 91.2 IP
Key Matchups to Watch
- Ohtani vs Bubic: Ohtani has a .440 xwOBA and 61.2% hard-hit rate – elite metrics against lefties
- Freeman & Muncy vs KC Bullpen: Both slug over .500 and thrive in late-game situations
- Pasquantino vs LA Pitching: Coming off a 5-RBI game, he’s the Royals’ hottest bat entering Sunday
Head-to-Head & Betting Insights
- Dodgers are 46–25 when favored by -110 or more this season
- Royals are 24–27 as underdogs of -109 or worse
- Over is 47–37 in Dodgers games; Under is 51–32 in Royals games
- Dodgers are 38–46 ATS; Royals are 43–40 ATS
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 110
Kansas City Royals 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 28, 2025
