The Colorado Rockies (4-17) and Kansas City Royals (9-14) are set to face off in the first game of a three-game series on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. The Royals enter the matchup as home favorites, looking to capitalize on the Rockies’ struggles, particularly on the road.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- TV Broadcast: Bally Sports Kansas City, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain
- Series Status: First meeting of the season
Team Overview & Key Players
Kansas City Royals (9-14, 4th in AL Central)
The Royals have been solid at home, boasting a 6-4 record at Kauffman Stadium. Their offense has been inconsistent, ranking near the bottom of MLB in batting average (.210), but their pitching has been a bright spot, with starter Kristofer Sime Bubic leading the way.
Key Players
- Bobby Witt Jr. (SS) – Leads the Royals with a .307 batting average, adding nine doubles and two home runs.
- Maikel Garcia (INF) – Has been productive, going 8-for-33 with four RBIs over the last 10 games.
- Kristofer Sime Bubic (SP) – Set to start; holds a 2-1 record with a 1.87 ERA, ranking 10th in MLB in ERA.
Colorado Rockies (4-17, 5th in NL West)
The Rockies have struggled mightily, particularly on the road, where they hold a 1-11 record. Their pitching staff has been the worst in MLB in strikeouts per nine innings (7.1 K/9), and their offense has been inefficient, ranking 29th in total hits (151).
Key Players
- Kyle Farmer (INF) – Leads the Rockies with a .306 batting average, adding nine doubles.
- Ezequiel Tovar (SS) – Has been 11-for-42 with three RBIs over the last 10 games.
- Ryan Feltner (SP) – Set to start; holds a 0-1 record with a 4.82 ERA, looking for his first win.
Game 1 Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | Last Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristofer Sime Bubic | Royals | 2-1 | 1.87 | 5.1 IP, 3 ER vs. Yankees |
| Ryan Feltner | Rockies | 0-1 | 4.82 | 5.0 IP, 3 ER vs. Phillies |
Bubic has been dominant, allowing just five earned runs in four starts (24.2 IP), while Feltner is looking to bounce back after a rough start against Philadelphia.
Game Outlook & Predictions
- Royals’ Strategy: Expect Kansas City to rely on pitching, with Bubic leading the charge.
- Rockies’ Adjustments: Colorado must capitalize on scoring opportunities and limit strikeouts against Bubic.
- X-Factor: Bobby Witt Jr.’s ability to generate offense could be the difference-maker.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 8.5
Kansas City Royals – 225
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 21, 2025
