The Cleveland Guardians (80-59) visit the Kansas City Roౠyals (75-65) on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. ET and look to add to a three-game winning streak.
The Royals will give the ball to Seth Lugo (14-8, 3.12 ER❀A), who is eyeing win No. 15 on the 🐻season, and the Guardians will turn to Ben Lively (11-8, 3.92 ERA).
Royals vs. Guardians Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. ET
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSKC
Probable Pitchers: Lugo – KC (14-8, 3.12 ERA) vs Lively – CLE (11-8, 3.92 ERA)
Royals vs. Guardians Odds
Royals to win: -129
Guardians to win: +110
Spread: Royals -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Royals vs. Guardians Pitcher Performance
| Lugo |
|
Lively |
| 28 |
GS |
24 |
| 14-8 |
W-L |
11-8 |
| 3.12 |
ERA |
3.92 |
| 179 |
IP |
131 |
| 44 |
BB |
42 |
| 155 |
SO |
105 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo
Lugo gets the start for the Royals, his 29th of the season. He is 14-8 with a 3.12 ERA and 155 strikeouts through 179 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander’s most recent time out came on Saturday against the Houston Astros, when he tossed seven innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up six hits.
In 28 games this season, the 34-year-old has an ERA of 3.12, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .232 against him.
Lugo is looking to secure his 20th quality start of the year.
Lugo is looking for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.4 frames per appearance on the hill.
He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Ben Lively
The Guardians’ Lively (11-8) will make his 25th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed 4 1/3 innings while giving up six earned runs on nine hits in a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 32-year-old has pitched in 24 games this season with an ERA of 3.92 and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .240.
In 24 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in nine of them.
Lively has started 24 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 20 times. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance.
He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 24 chances this season.
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