Danny Duffy (5-1, 3.27 ERA) and the Kansas City Royals (47-47) meet Yu Darvish (2-1, 3.15 ERA) and the Texas Rangers (55-41) in the first of a three-game series at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium. The game gets underway at 8:15 p.m. ET on Friday, Jul. 22 and will air on FSKC and FSSW.
In his most recent outing, Duffy pitched 6.1 innings, allowing four runs, striking out seven and walking one in an 8-4 victory over the Tigers. The Rangers were unsuccessful against the Cubs 3-1 the last time Darvish pitched. He went 4.1 innings, giving up two runs, striking out nine and walking four. Ian Desmond (.319, 69 Rs, 18 HRs, 58 RBIs, 16 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Rangers, going 3 for 5 Wednesday with two runs, one home run, and one RBI.
Notes
The Royals managed to give up seven walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Rangers who are coming in with a 3-0 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Royals are 4-32. The Rangers have a 14-30 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 27th in home runs, Kansas City has hit 82 this season. Texas ranks 11th with 120 home runs.
Ranking 30th, Kansas City is at the bottom of the league in walks, notching 216 this season. Texas ranks near the bottom at 27th with 252.
When the Royals hit at least one home run, they are 33-25. When the Rangers hit at least one homer, they have a 45-28 record.
