On May 25, 2024, the Kansas City Royals are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The first pitch is slated for 4:10 PM under clear skies. Brady Singer will start for the Royals, entering the game with an impressive 2.70 ERA, while Aaron Civale, who carries a higher ERA of 5.923, will pitch for the Rays.

In the American League Central standings, Kansas City is currently third, boasting a record of 33-19. This places their winning percentage at .634, including a division record of 11-5. The Royals have been particularly hot lately, winning eight of their last ten games and riding a seven-game win streak. At home, they have been solid with a 21-8 record, and they’ve been decent on the road with 12 wins to 11 losses. The Royals have scored 255 runs and allowed 176.

On the other side, the Tampa Bay Rays are positioned eighth in the AL East, holding a 25-27 win-loss record for a .481 winning percentage. They’ve struggled with a 9-11 division record and have tallied only four wins in their last ten games, currently experiencing a five-game losing streak. With a home record of 14-16 and an away record of 11-11, the Rays have managed to score 206 runs and give up 253.

When it comes to betting odds, Kansas City enters as the favorite with an Away Team Money Line of +100 compared to Tampa Bay’s Home Team Money Line of -118. The point spread is set at 1.5 and the over/under for total runs in the game is 8.0. These numbers suggest a close game with potential for the Royals to extend their winning streak if they can capitalize on their current momentum.