Danny Duffy (2-1, 3.38 ERA) and the Kansas City Royals (39-35) go up against Adam Wainwright (6-4, 4.73 ERA) and the St. Louis Cardinals (39-35) in the first of a two-game interleague series at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium. The game starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 27 and will air on FSKC and FSMW.
In his last start, Duffy pitched 4.2 innings, giving up three runs, striking out eight and walking four in a 4-3 loss to the Mets. Eric Hosmer (.310, 40 Rs, 12 HRs, 46 RBIs, 4 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two RBIs. The Cardinals were victorious over the Cubs 4-3 the last time Wainwright pitched. He went 6.2 innings, allowing three runs, striking out four and walking three. Brandon Moss (.257, 37 Rs, 16 HRs, 37 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Cardinals, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
Notes
The Royals are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Cardinals have a 5-8 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Royals are 4-21. The Cardinals have a 7-30 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 27th in home runs, Kansas City has hit 68 this season. St. Louis ranks sixth with 101 home runs.
Ranking 30th, Kansas City is at the bottom of the league in walks, notching 167 this season. St. Louis ranks in the top 10 at eighth with 252.
The Royals are 29-18 when they hit at least one home run. The Cardinals perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 32-19 record.
