Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers Picks and Predictions August 21st 2025

Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers August 21st 2025

The Texas Rangers will play against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The game is set for Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:10 PM. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with clear skies.

The Rangers come in with a 63-65 record, holding third place in the AL West. They recently won their last game but have struggled in their last 10, going 3-7. The Royals have a 65-62 record and are second in the AL Central. They lost their last game but have been strong recently with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games.

Rangers vs Royals Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals
• Venue: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO
• Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
• Betting Odds: Rangers Moneyline -101, Royals Moneyline -117, Rangers Runline -1.5 (+157), Royals Runline +1.5 (-192), Total Over 9.0 (-107), Total Under 9.0 (-114)

The Rangers Can Win If…

The Texas Rangers recently won against the Kansas City Royals with a score of 6-3. Wyatt Langford was key, going 2 for 2 with a home run. Marcus Semien also contributed with three hits and an RBI.

The Rangers have a strong pitching staff, leading the league with a 3.48 ERA. Their ability to limit opponents to a .228 batting average is impressive. This solid pitching can give them an edge in the upcoming game.

Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford are top hitters, providing power to the lineup. Seager has a batting average of .264 with 19 home runs. Langford adds another threat with his 18 home runs and a .244 average.

The Royals Can Win If…

The Kansas City Royals recently played against the Texas Rangers and lost 6-3. Despite the loss, Vinnie Pasquantino shined with a home run and three RBIs. Bobby Witt Jr. also contributed with three hits, including a double, showing his ability to get on base.

The Royals have shown strength in their pitching with a team ERA of 3.58, ranking third in the league. Their ability to limit opponents’ batting average to .238 is another key factor. With Michael Lorenzen starting, who has a similar ERA of 4.43, they have a chance to keep the game close.

Offensively, the Royals have power hitters like Vinnie Pasquantino, who leads the team with 25 home runs. Their lineup includes consistent performers such as Maikel Garcia, who holds a .300 batting average. With a mix of power and contact hitters, the Royals can put pressure on the opposing pitcher, Patrick Corbin.

The Lean

The Royals have a slight edge with the moneyline set at -117, while the Rangers are at -101. The Royals have a better batting average and slugging percentage, which could help them in this game. My model projects the Royals to win with a score of 5-4, making them the pick for the moneyline.

The total for the game is set at 9.0 runs, with the over at -107 and the under at -114. Both teams have strong pitching, with the Royals having the third-best ERA. My model projects a total of 9 runs, so the recommendation is to take the under, given the strong pitching performances expected.

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Corbin Looks to Bounce Back as Rangers Aim to Split Series

After halting the Kansas City Royals winning streak, the Texas Rangers aim to walk away from Kauffman Stadium with a split in this four-game series. To do that, they’ll need veteran lefty Patrick Corbin to shake off his rough stretch when he takes the mound Thursday night.

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Rangers Rally for Needed Win

Wednesday’s 6–3 comeback victory ended a five-game win streak for the Royals and marked only the third win in the Rangers’ last 13 games. Corey Seager tied it in the seventh with an RBI single, and Kyle Higashioka crushed a clutch three-run double in the ninth to seal it.

“We need every win we can get,” said Higashioka. “It’s kind of a season make-or-break moment.”

Corbin Trying to Reverse August Slide

Patrick Corbin (6-9, 4.45 ERA) has had a rough August. Over three starts this month, he’s posted a 12.10 ERA and hasn’t lasted beyond 4 1/3 innings. His last start against Toronto was particularly brutal—seven runs allowed in just 2 1/3 innings.

The last time he faced the Royals (June 18), Corbin gave up four runs in five innings, including a homer to Maikel Garcia.

Royals Rely on Former Ranger Lorenzen

Michael Lorenzen (5-8, 4.43 ERA), acquired from Texas at the deadline, faces his old squad for the first time in two years. He returned from the IL last week and looked sharp—four scoreless innings against the White Sox.

Lorenzen has limited experience against Texas, but he has allowed no earned runs in his last two outings. Marcus Semien is 3-for-4 lifetime vs. Lorenzen and had another three-hit game Wednesday. Seager is 7-for-16 with four extra-base hits over his last four games.