- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds: Cleveland (-182) Kansas City (+150)
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This Saturday, the Kansas City Royals (68-91) will face off against the Cleveland Guardians (83-76) at Kauffman Stadium. The Guardians are currently favored at -182, while the Royals are positioned at +150. The total runs for this game are set at 8.5, with Tanner Bibee and Michael Wacha slated to start on the mound.
The Guardians have recorded a total of 243 doubles and 153 home runs this season. With a slugging percentage of .375, they’ve struck out 1,259 times while drawing 556 walks. Currently, Cleveland is averaging 4.1 runs per game, ranking 27th in the league. They’ve tallied 625 RBIs and 1,259 hits, showcasing a batting average of .237. The team has scored a total of 653 runs and holds an on-base percentage (OBP) of .314.
The Guardians maintain a team earned run average (ERA) of 3.73, placing them 7th in the league, and have averaged 1,510 strikeouts. Guardians pitchers have allowed 170 home runs and given up a total of 650 runs, ranking 8th in MLB. They’ve walked 521 batters, with a FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching) of 3.78. Cleveland has also surrendered 1,254 hits (8.0 per 9 innings) and 585 earned runs. The team holds a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.90 and a collective WHIP of 1.26.
Cleveland’s relievers have a save percentage of 73.0%, having entered 178 save situations. They recorded 46 saves this season, with 17 blown saves from 63 opportunities. Relievers have inherited 259 base runners, with 28.2% scoring. They have appeared 174 times in high leverage situations and used 544 relievers throughout the season. Their 113 holds rank them first in the league.
The Guardians have registered 4,235 putouts, 1,233 assists, and 83 errors, reflecting a fielding percentage of .985 (17th in MLB). They’ve turned 104 double plays and converted 69.2% of balls hit into play into outs over 12,705 innings, placing them 23rd in professional baseball.
Bibee has pitched 680 innings with 632 strikeouts during his MLB career. With a win-loss record of 40-38, he owns a FIP of 3.75 and has faced 2,812 batters. His ERA stands at 3.81 (with 288 earned runs allowed) and he holds a WHIP of 1.187, allowing 610 hits (8.1 per 9 innings) and issuing 197 walks.
The Kansas City Royals possess a .315 OBP and a team batting average of .246 this season. They have struck out 1,252 times (26th in MLB) and achieved 1,313 hits. The Royals have logged 165 home runs and 640 RBIs this season, boasting a team slugging percentage of .399 and averaging 4.23 runs per game (23rd in MLB). Additionally, they’ve recorded 285 doubles and earned 503 walks, scoring a total of 673 runs.
Kansas City’s pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.400 and a FIP of 4.67 this season. They have a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 7.50 (1,161 strikeouts against 564 walks), ranking 28th in total hits allowed at 1,392. The staff has allowed 201 home runs and gives up an average of 5.06 runs per 9 innings (26th in the league). This season, they’ve surrendered 785 runs, resulting in a team ERA of 4.73 (735 earned runs allowed).
The Royals’ relief pitchers have inherited a scoring percentage of 38.3% from 167 inherited runners. They’ve appeared 160 times in high leverage situations and 115 times with runners on base. Out of 149 save opportunities, Kansas City has achieved 83 holds and unfortunately blown 26 saves, ranking 21st in the league with a save rate of 58.7%. So far, they have used 521 bullpen pitchers this season.
The Kansas City Royals have recorded 139 double plays with a fielding percentage of .987 (9th best in the league). They’ve also compiled 1,435 assists, 73 errors, and 4,192 putouts through the year. In 12,576 innings played, their defensive efficiency stands at 69.5% (18th in the majors).
In his career, Wacha has given up 1,733 hits and has amassed 1,570 strikeouts over 1,821 innings pitched. With a win-loss record of 120-84, he has a 3.83 ERA and allows 8.6 hits per 9 innings. He has faced 7,632 batters, allowing 775 earned runs, with a WHIP of 1.257 and a FIP of 3.8. His K/BB ratio stands at 2.82.
Which team will dominate the MLB game tonight against the spread or the moneyline?
Pick: Opt for Cleveland (-182)
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