On Tuesday, July 1st, the Kansas City Royals (39-46) will visit the Seattle Mariners (44-40) for a game featuring starting pitchers Michael Lorenzen for the Royals and Emerson Hancock for the Mariners. The Mariners won the previous game in the series 6-2, with George Kirby earning the win despite hitting five batters over six innings while allowing just one run on three hits.
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Details for the game are as follows:
– Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
– Time: 9:40 PM
– Location: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
– Broadcast: RootNW, Fanduel Sports Network Kansas City
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Current betting odds for the game:
– Money Line: Royals +113, Mariners -135
– Spread: Mariners -1.5
– Total Runs: 8.0
Starting pitchers statistics:
– Royals’ Michael Lorenzen (4-8, 4.91 ERA) last pitched on June 26 against the Tampa Bay Rays, throwing 5.2 innings with four earned runs, eight hits allowed, no walks, and four strikeouts.
– Mariners’ Emerson Hancock (3-4, 5.30 ERA) last pitched on June 26 against the Minnesota Twins, going 5.0 innings, allowing two earned runs, three hits, three walks, and two strikeouts.
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Key trends ahead of the matchup:
– The Royals have lost eight of their last ten games.
– The last four Royals vs. Mariners games have all gone over the total run line.
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Expert analysis and predictions for tonight’s game:
– NBC Sportsbet favors the Seattle Mariners on the money line.
– The spread recommendation leans toward the Royals at +1.5.
– Betting on over 8.0 total runs is suggested.
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Fan Take: This matchup highlights the ongoing battle between two teams with much to prove, making it a must-watch for baseball fans eager to see potential momentum shifts. The detailed data and expert predictions add an exciting layer of strategy for bettors and fantasy players, emphasizing how analytics continue to shape the future of baseball.