The Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks meet in the rubber match of their three-game interleague series at Chase Field. Both teams are hovering below .500 and looking to build momentum heading into the All-Star break. With two veteran pitchers on the mound and power bats on both sides, this game could turn into an offensive showcase in the desert.
Game Details
| Matchup | Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, July 6, 2025 |
| First Pitch | 4:10 PM ET |
| Venue | Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ |
| Broadcast | Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Arizona, MLB.tv |
| Series | Game 3 of 3-game set (Series tied 1–1) |
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | 42–48 | 4–6 | 3rd in AL Central |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 44–45 | 3–7 | 4th in NL West |
- The Royals are 17–2 when scoring 5 or more runs and have shown flashes of offensive firepower.
- The Diamondbacks are 23–24 at home and rank 5th in the NL in team batting average (.253).
Starting Pitching Matchup
Kansas City Royals: Michael Lorenzen (4–8, 4.95 ERA)
- 17 starts, 78 K, 28 BB, 1.39 WHIP
- Coming off a 4.2-inning, 3-run outing vs. Seattle
- Flyball pitcher (34.8% FB rate) who may benefit from Chase Field’s low HR factor
Arizona Diamondbacks: Anthony DeSclafani (0–2, 4.82 ERA)
- Limited starts in 2025, but owns a 3.86 xFIP suggesting better days ahead
- Projected to pitch 4–5 innings with moderate strikeout upside
- Faces a Royals lineup that ranks among the least strikeout-prone in MLB (19.4% K rate)
Players to Watch
Kansas City Royals
- Bobby Witt Jr.: .293 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI – 16-for-43 over last 10 games; leads team with 103 hits
- Vinnie Pasquantino: .271 AVG, 14 HR, 55 RBI – hit 2 HR and drove in 6 on Friday
- Maikel Garcia: .303 AVG, 23 doubles, 8 HR – consistent top-of-the-order bat
- Salvador Perez: 9 HR, 49 RBI – veteran presence with power from the DH spot
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Ketel Marte: 5 HR in last 10 games – 8-for-38 during that span
- Geraldo Perdomo: .270 AVG, 18 doubles, 9 HR – versatile infielder with gap power
- Eugenio Suárez: 2 RBI in Friday’s loss – 14 HR on the season
- Corbin Carroll: Speed threat with 20 SB and elite outfield defense
Injury Report Highlights
Kansas City Royals
- Kris Bubic, Daniel Lynch IV, Jake Brentz – 60-day IL
- Michael Massey – day-to-day (back)
- Nick Pratto – 10-day IL (hamstring)
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Zac Gallen – 15-day IL (forearm)
- Tommy Henry, Drey Jameson – 60-day IL
- Jordan Lawlar – out indefinitely (thumb)
Game Odds
Kansas City Royals 9.5
Arizona diamondbacks – 134
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 5, 2025
