Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for ALDS Game 2
The Kansas City Royals will battle the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS tonight as they try to steal one at Yankee Stadium. Can Cole Ragans and the Royals pull the upset before returning to KC? Matt McCuen analyzes this pitching matchup and provides his prediction and pick for Royals vs. Yankees.
Matt McCuen - October 7, 2024, 3:56 PM EDT
5 minKansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for ALDS Game 2
The New York Yankees will host the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Kansas City comes into this contest looking to bounce back from a Game 1 loss.
The Royals are playing in the postseason for the first time since 2015. The last time KC reached the postseason, they won a World Series Championship.
Royals vs. Yankees Game 2 Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: October 7, 2024
- Time: 7:38 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TBS, Max
Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees Prediction for ALDS Game 2
In Game 1, the Royals picked up multiple one-run leads, but could not close out the win.
Michael Massey led the way for the Royals with a pair of hits in the loss.
Veteran Yuli Gurriel scored a team best three runs.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino struggled in the loss, going a combined 0-10.
Starting pitcher Michael Wacha allowed three runs over four innings.
The Yankees will look to take complete control of this series with a tonight. New York has not reached the World Series since 2009, when they beat the Philadelphia Phillies.
In Game 1, the Yankees used a strong offensive performance to win. Juan Soto continued his outstanding season, going 3-for-5 in the win. Catcher Austin Wells went 2-for-3 in the win, driving in a pair of runs. The game-winning hit came off the bat of Alex Verdugo, who delivered the go-ahead single in the bottom of the 7th inning.
Tonight, the Yankees will hand the ball to Carlos Rodon. Rodon went 16-9 with a 3.96 ERA.
Southpaw Cole Ragans supported an 11-9 record with an ERA of 3.14. Ragans pitched six scoreless innings against the Orioles in the Wildcard round.
Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees Betting Pick for ALDS Game 2
We are getting great value on the Royals tonight.
Ragans is the stronger arm in this matchup. The southpaw had dominated the Yankees, holding them to a .095 batting average in 21 at-bats.
Ragans has been one of the best road pitchers in baseball this year, with an ERA of 2.87.
Rodon has struggled in the postseason, posting an ERA of 13.50 in two starts.
Pick: Kansas City Royals ML +135 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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