Reds and Royals meet to determine series winner
The Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals are set to face off to determine the winner of their series. Both teams are looking for a much-needed victory, with the Reds holding a slight edge in overall performance. The game will feature notable pitchers Stephen Kolek for the Royals and Chase Burns for the Reds.
- ▪The Kansas City Royals have a record of 23-38, while the Cincinnati Reds are at 31-29.
- ▪Cincinnati has a home record of 16-15 and a collective .312 on-base percentage, ranking 10th in the NL.
- ▪The Royals have struggled on the road with an 8-21 record and have been outscored by 21 runs in their last 10 games.
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