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Cameron Looks to Stay Hot at Home as Royals Eye 6th Straight Win
The Kansas City Royals aim to extend their winning streak to six games as they host the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:40 PM ET, with hot weather and clear skies expected.
Kansas City has taken the first two games of the series and now looks to go 6-0 against Texas this season. Rookie Noah Cameron (7-5, 2.47 ERA) gets the ball for the Royals, while the Rangers have yet to name a starter after opting to skip Jacob deGrom’s turn due to shoulder fatigue.
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The Royals are listed at +100 on the moneyline, while the Rangers are slight favorites at -120.
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The Rangers Can Win If…
Their bullpen steps up. With deGrom scratched, Texas may lean on a bullpen game, and they’ll need more than just solo shots from Corey Seager and Joc Pederson, who accounted for two of the Rangers’ four hits Tuesday.
Pitching Strength: Texas still boasts the best team ERA in baseball at 3.49 and ranks 2nd in opponent batting average (.228), giving them a foundation to keep games close—even in bullpen scenarios.
Offensive Outlook: Seager is heating up again, going 6-for-12 with two homers in his last three games. He and Marcus Semien (.264 AVG, 61 RBI) will need to carry the load in the absence of a reliable rotation piece.
“We’ve got to come out and keep fighting… We’ve got to find a way.”
— Rangers manager Bruce Bochy
If Texas can get 4-5 steady innings from their bullpen and jump on Cameron early, they can snap out of their slump.
The Royals Can Win If…
Noah Cameron continues his dominance at home. The Missouri native is 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA in his last four starts at Kauffman and has given up just one run over his past three home outings.
Team Momentum: Kansas City is 8-2 in its last 10 and has outscored Texas 25-10 in five matchups this season. Their offense has clicked, with 43 home runs in their last 27 games.
Player Spotlight:
- Bobby Witt Jr. is batting .407 during his eight-game hitting streak and hit his 100th career homer Tuesday.
- Vinnie Pasquantino and Mike Yastrzemski each homered for a second straight game.
“To me, those are numbers… We’ve got to keep winning games and get to the playoffs.”
— Bobby Witt Jr. on reaching 100 HR
The Royals are thriving offensively and have a pitching ace of their own in Cameron, giving them the edge at home.
Key MLB Betting Trends
| Category | Kansas City Royals | Texas Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 65-61 (3rd AL Central) | 62-65 (3rd AL West) |
| Last 10 Games | 8-2 | 2-8 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.5 (12th) | 4.4 (14th) |
| Team ERA | 3.59 (3rd) | 3.49 (1st) |
| Home Runs | 143 (15th) | 150 (13th) |
The Lean
The Rangers’ bullpen uncertainty tips the scales toward Kansas City. Cameron has been sensational at home, and the Royals are surging with playoff hopes in view. While Texas has the better ERA on paper, Kansas City has all the momentum.
Model Projection: Royals 5, Rangers 3
Pick: Royals Moneyline (+100)
Total Lean: Under 8.0 (-115)
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