Free MLB Picks Today: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Kansas City Royals 4/25/23

The Arizona Diamondbacks (13-11) host the Kansas City Royals (5-18) at Chase Field on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks took Monday’s series opener 5-4. Reliever Andrew Chafin threw 1.2 scoreless innings to get the win.

Geraldo Perdomo went 2 for 4 with one RBI in the win. Vinnie Pasquantino was 3 for 4 with a double and one run for the Royals, extending his on-base streak to 18 games.

ON THE MOUND

Brady Singer (1-2, 8.14 ERA) is slated to start for Kansas City. The RHP allowed five runs over five innings in his last start, a 12-3 home defeat against the Rangers on Wednesday. He took the loss, scattering six hits while striking out four and walking three.

Singer is making his first appearance against the Diamondbacks this season. Singer made one start against the Diamondbacks in 2022, a 5-3 home victory on August 24. He surrendered one run on four hits over seven innings, striking out six.

For Arizona, RHP Ryne Nelson (1-0, 4.91 ERA) gets the start. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Royals. In his last start on Thursday, Nelson took a no-decision at home against the Padres. He threw five innings and gave up five runs on three hits, striking out four and walking three in the 7-5 loss.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Kansas City has averaged 4.2 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 3.3. Against righties like Nelson this season, the Royals have a .568 OPS, lowest in MLB. Pasquantino is the team’s best hitter against right-handers with a .924 OPS in 53 at-bats.

Arizona is averaging 5.4 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 4.8 for the season. The D-backs have a .733 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .818 OPS over 60 at-bats, Corbin Carroll has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Kansas City is 4-6 in road games in 2023, scoring 4.5 runs per game while allowing 4.8 runs. Arizona has gone 7-5 at home this season, averaging 5.8 runs per game while surrendering 4.6. In the last 10 games at Chase Field between the teams, Kansas City is 6-4 with an average scoreline of 6.6-4.0.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Royals are fifth in the AL Central, eight games behind the division-leading Twins. The Diamondbacks lead the NL West by zero games over the Dodgers.