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Royals’ Hitting Surge
The Kansas City Royals have finally awakened at the plate this week, turning poor offense into a four-game winning streak as they head into Saturday’s matchup in San Diego. After sputtering through losses despite strong pitching, Kansas City’s bats have come alive, giving the club a chance to claim consecutive road-series victories. For recommended wagers on this series and beyond, explore our MLB picks.
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Maikel García’s Offensive Breakout
Third baseman Maikel García has driven much of the surge, going 8-for-17 during the streak with eight home runs and 36 RBIs on the season. In Friday’s 6-5 victory, he recorded three of the Royals’ 11 hits, including a leadoff single in the eighth inning that ignited a two-run rally. His focus on situational hitting and moving runners has paid dividends after a challenging 2024 campaign. To understand how in-season adjustments influence prop-betting strategies, consult our expert betting guide.
Pitching Matchup: Cameron vs. Cease
On the mound for Kansas City will be rookie left-hander Noah Cameron, who boasts a 1.91 ERA through seven starts and recently struck out seven over five shutout innings. Opposing Cameron is Dylan Cease, seeking to recapture last year’s form after allowing six runs in five innings to the Dodgers on Monday. Cease owns a 5-4 record with a 3.50 ERA in 16 career starts against the Royals. See in-depth breakdowns of both starters in our daily game previews.
Padres’ Lineup Updates
San Diego received a boost when Fernando Tatis Jr. returned after being hit by a 93-mph fastball to his hand. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts has also heated up, racking up hits in eight straight at-bats to tie a team record and raise his average to .247. With the Padres’ offense clicking, keep an eye on which experts are leading the way—check the standings on our handicappers’ leaderboard.
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