Game Details
- Time: 2:10 PM ET / 11:10 AM PT
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: MLB Network, FDSKC, RSN
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | 2025 Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Rangers | Patrick Corbin (LHP) | 6–9, 4.45 ERA, 1.38 WHIP |
| Royals | Michael Lorenzen (RHP) | 5–8, 4.43 ERA, 1.31 WHIP |
Corbin was shelled in his last outing (7 ER), while Lorenzen tossed a scoreless gem over five innings.
Team Trends
- Royals: 11–7 in August, 7–3 in last 10 games, averaging 5.2 runs/game
- Rangers: 3–9 in last 12, 2–8 in last 10, allowing 6.03 ERA over that stretch
Players to Watch
Kansas City Royals
- Bobby Witt Jr.: .294 AVG, 18 HR, 39 doubles, 9-game hit streak
- Maikel Garcia: .300 AVG, 6-game hit streak, .351 over last 10 games
- Vinnie Pasquantino: 25 HR, 86 RBI, 3-game hit streak
Texas Rangers
- Corey Seager: .264 AVG, 19 HR, .282 in August
- Josh Smith: .266 AVG, 21 doubles, 9 HR
- Kyle Higashioka: 3 RBIs in Wednesday’s win, clutch 9th-inning performer
Game Odds
Texas Rangers 9
Kansas City Royals -115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025
