After winning their past five games, the Kansas City Royals (34-75) host the New York Mets (50-57) at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday at 2:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Brady Singer (6-8) to the mound, while Carlos Carrasco (3-5) will get the nod for the Mets.
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Kansas City vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
- Probable Pitchers: Singer – KC (6-8, 5.46 ERA) vs Carrasco – NYM (3-5, 6.40 ERA)
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Royals vs. Mets Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Singer | Carrasco | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 15 |
| 6-8 | W-L | 3-5 |
| 5.46 | ERA | 6.40 |
| 113.2 | IP | 70.1 |
| 38 | BB | 32 |
| 100 | SO | 52 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer
- In his last appearance on Saturday, the righty threw five innings against the Minnesota Twins, giving up two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 5.46, with 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 21 games this season. Opponents are batting .279 against him.
- Singer is trying to record his eighth quality start of the season in this outing.
- He has made two appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 26-year-old ranks 60th in ERA (5.46), 58th in WHIP (1.460), and 46th in K/9 (7.9).
- Singer and his team are 10-11-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Singer have a 12-9-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Singer’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Twins | Jul. 28 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| at Yankees | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Rays | Jul. 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| at Guardians | Jul. 8 | 5.0 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 2 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Carlos Carrasco
- The right-hander gave up six earned runs in 2 1/3 innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Washington Nationals.
- The 36-year-old has pitched to a 6.40 ERA this season with 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.1 walks per nine across 15 games.
- He has three quality starts in 15 chances this season.
- He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 15 chances this season.
- The Mets are 6-9-0 ATS in Carrasco’s 15 starts with a set spread.
- Carrasco’s starts hit the over on the run total eight times in 15 games with a set total this season.
Carrasco’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 29 | 2.1 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 23 | 2.1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | Jul. 18 | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jul. 6 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | Jun. 30 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
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