The Kansas City Royals take on Tampa Bay Rays in a four-game series. Kansas City is coming off a loss to the Tigers while the Rays are coming off a win over Baltimore. Jose Cuas will take the mound for the Royals. He has posted a 4.15 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP this season. The Royals have a 5.16 team ERA and will be tested by the Rays lineup. Shane McClanahan will take the mound for the Rays. He is 11-1 with a 2.12 ERA this season and is 4-1 with a 2.23 ERA over his last five starts. He has been perfect at home, posting a 5-0 record with a 1.64 ERA. The Kansas City Royals have struggled to score runs and will be hard-pressed to score many off McClanahan. Tampa Bay is 23-16 at home on the run line and is 22-16 as a home favorite. Kansas City is 15-20 on the run line as a road underdog. The Rays have a huge advantage on the mound and at the plate. This game could get ugly early.

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