Free MLB Picks Today: Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers 5/23/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers 5/23/23
Tue 23rd May 2023

Eduardo Rodriguez, one of this season’s toughest pitchers, leads the Detroit Tigers (21-24) into Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday as they take on the Kansas City Royals (14-35).

The Tigers took Monday’s series opener 8-5 in 10 innings, their fourth straight head-to-head victory. Alex Lange got the win with two scoreless innings out of the bullpen, and Jose Cisnero earned his first save of the season with a scoreless ninth.

Matt Vierling was 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs in the win. Nicky Lopez went 1 for 3 with a triple and one run for the Royals.

ON THE MOUND

Rodriguez (4-3, 2.06 ERA) is slated to get the start for Detroit. The lefty ranks fourth in the AL in ERA. Rodriguez allowed four runs over five innings in his last start, an 8-0 road defeat against the Pirates on Wednesday.

He took the loss, scattering six hits while striking out five and walking two. Rodriguez is making his first appearance against the Royals this season.

Rodriguez made one start against the Royals in 2022, a 10-3 home victory on September 29. He allowed five hits over 6.2 scoreless innings, striking out three and walking four.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Detroit has averaged 4.4 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 3.7. Kansas City is averaging only 2.4 runs per game in the last five, down from 3.9 for the season, with their slash line dropping across the board (.165/.224/.323).

The Royals have a .753 OPS against left-handers in 2023. With a .844 OPS over 36 at-bats, Vinnie Pasquantino has been their best hitter against left-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Detroit is 11-14 away from home in 2023, scoring 3.6 runs per game while allowing 4.8 runs. Kansas City has gone 6-18 at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game while surrendering 6.0.

In the last 10 games between the AL Central rivals at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium, each club has won five, though Detroit has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 4.2-3.9.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Tigers are second in the AL Central, two games behind the division-leading Twins. The Royals are fifth in the AL Central, 11 games behind the Twins.

SportsTips’ MLB Pick:

Detroit Tigers (-150)

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