Royals vs Rangers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Aug. 19
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The Rangers made two moves before their game against the Royals, activating Jacob Webb and optioning Caleb Boushley.
Pasquantino, who has been red-hot at the plate, delivered a three-run home run in the top of the first inning against Texas Rangers opener Caleb Boushley. But the Kansas City bats went cold from there, and disaster struck in the top of the ninth inning.
Right-hander Jacob Webb, who had missed the last three weeks with back spasms, was activated from the 15-day IL on Thursday. He replaces Wednesday’s emergency starter Caleb Boushley, who was optioned back to Triple-A Round Rock.
Vinnie Pasquantino homered in the first inning and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers.
The Kansas City Royals suffered a tough 6-3 loss against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, harming their playoff chances in the process. Kansas City is 65-6
Bobby Witt Jr. hits one of the Royals' four home runs in a win over the Rangers. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.
Texas Rangers (63-65, third in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (65-62, second in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: P
The Kansas City Royals won their fifth straight game after pulling away from the Texas Rangers late on Tuesday. In the midst of the win, Bobby Witt Jr. accomplished another milestone, hitting the 100th home run of his career to put the Royals up 5-2 and ice the game on a two-run blast.