The Kansas City Royals (41-92) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (59-73) on Tuesday after a streak of four losses. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Cole Ragans (5-4) to the mound, while Colin Selby (1-0) will answer the bell for the Pirates.
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Kansas City vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
- Probable Pitchers: Ragans – KC (5-4, 3.81 ERA) vs Selby – PIT (1-0, 5.91 ERA)
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Royals vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Ragans | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | GS | 1 |
| 5-4 | W-L | 1-0 |
| 3.81 | ERA | 5.91 |
| 59 | IP | 10.2 |
| 24 | BB | 6 |
| 71 | SO | 16 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Cole Ragans
- The left-hander last appeared on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics, when he went six scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
- The 25-year-old has a 3.81 ERA and 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings across 23 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .231 to opposing hitters.
- Ragans is trying to build upon a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
- He has had 13 appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
- Ragans and his team are 4-3-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In Ragans’ seven starts with a total, the teams have hit the over one time.
Ragans’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Aug. 23 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| at Cubs | Aug. 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 12 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 7 | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| vs. Mets | Aug. 2 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Colin Selby
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw two scoreless innings without allowing a hit against the Chicago Cubs.
- He has pitched in eight games this season with an ERA of 5.91, a 2.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.594.
- Selby has started only one game with a set spread, which the Pirates failed to cover.
- Selby’s only start with a total this season went over.
Selby’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cubs | Aug. 26 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 23 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| at Twins | Aug. 20 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| at Twins | Aug. 18 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Mets | Aug. 15 | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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