Rangers vs Royals Preview: Eovaldi Faces Sweeping Royals With Big Batters Out

The Texas Rangers roll into Kansas City riding a win. They're 32-33 on the season but playing sharp baseball right now. In their last two games against the Royals, the Rangers dominated. They won 6-3 and 9-1, scoring fast and early. Tonight Nathan Eovaldi takes the mound for Texas. Eovaldi's numbers look rough this season with a 10.71 ERA. But the Rangers believe he can bounce back against Kansas City. The Rangers' bats have been alive. They put runs on the board quick in recent matchups. Can the Rangers keep this winning feeling going?

Kansas City is struggling at 27-39. The Royals just won two straight games to get back on track. Their pitching staff is strong with Carlos Estévez closing and Seth Lugo throwing heat. But Kansas City lost badly to Texas recently—9-1 is ugly. Stephen Kolek starts tonight for the Royals. We don't have much information about Kolek's stats yet. Kansas City needs to keep their winning streak alive. They also need their bats to wake up against Eovaldi. Bobby Witt Jr. deals with knee soreness but may play. The Royals' home field should give them an edge.

Nathan Eovaldi has pitched everywhere—the Dodgers, Marlins, Yankees, Rays, and Red Sox. He brings experience that matters. But his 10.71 ERA screams trouble. Eovaldi needs to find his fastball and trust his stuff. The Rangers' rotation depends on him stepping up big. Kansas City's lineup wants to keep their winning feeling alive. Witt Jr. leads the Royals even with knee pain. The Rangers want another blowout. The Royals want payback. Both teams have plenty to prove tonight at Kauffman Stadium.