- Matchup: Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels
- Event Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
- Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network West
- Betting Odds: Kansas City (-152) Los Angeles (+126)
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The Los Angeles Angels (70-87) are set to face the Kansas City Royals (79-78) at Angel Stadium on Thursday. The current moneyline favors Kansas City at -152, while Los Angeles opens at +126. The over/under for this contest is established at 8 runs. Starting pitchers will be Michael Lorenzen and Mitch Farris.
This season, the Royals have notched 283 doubles as a team and launched 153 home runs. Kansas City holds a slugging percentage of .397, with 1,056 strikeouts and 418 walks. Averaging 4.0 runs per game, they rank 26th in MLB. With 613 RBIs and 1,302 hits, their batting average stands at .248, and they have scored a total of 624 runs, leading to an on-base percentage of .309.
The Royals currently possess a team ERA of 3.75, ranking 6th in the league, with 1,222 strikeouts. The pitching staff has given up 166 home runs and allowed a total of 622 runs (4th overall). With 465 walks, their FIP is at 4.04. Kansas City has permitted 1,274 hits (8.2 per 9 innings) and 581 earned runs, holding a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.25.
Throughout the season, Royals pitchers have faced runners on base 155 times and have appeared in high-pressure situations 166 times. Their bullpen has collected 84 holds (19th in MLB) and a save rate of 69.7%, executing 46 saves out of 66 save opportunities while blowing 20. The bullpen has inherited 210 base runners, with 27.1% scoring. A total of 531 relievers have taken the hill for the Royals this year.
This season, the Houston Astros have made 4,179 putouts, along with 1,391 assists and 59 errors. With a fielding percentage of .990, they sit 3rd in the major leagues, turning 128 double plays. The Royals have converted 70.8% of balls hit into play into outs, ranking 6th in baseball over 12,537 innings of defense.
Lorenzen has thrown for 990 innings, accumulating 817 strikeouts throughout his career. His career ERA stands at 4.09 (450 earned runs allowed) with a WHIP of 1.316. He has issued 387 walks and given up 916 hits (8.3 hits per nine innings). Lorenzen holds a career record of 53-55 and has faced 4,192 batters across his major league tenure.
The Los Angeles Angels have recorded 219 home runs this season, contributing to 636 RBIs. They have also achieved 207 doubles, taken 471 walks, and scored 659 runs. The team maintains an OBP of .299 and a batting average of .226. With a slugging percentage of .398, they average 4.20 runs per game, placing them at 25th in MLB. They rank 1st in strikeouts with 1,584 and have amassed a total of 1,179 hits.
The Angels hold a WHIP of 1.443 and possess a FIP of 4.77 as a collective unit for the year. They rank 27th overall in MLB for total hits allowed with 1,392. The pitching staff has given up 811 runs this season, reflecting a team ERA of 4.88 (752 earned runs). They have a K/BB ratio of 8.00 (1,234 strikeouts to 608 walks), having allowed 212 home runs and averaging 5.27 runs per 9 innings (28th in baseball).
Los Angeles has utilized their relief pitchers in 70 save situations, achieving 36 saves. They rank 30th in the league with a save percentage of 51.4%, having sent 539 relief pitchers to the mound throughout the season. Their relief arms have engaged in high-leverage situations 202 times and have faced runners on base 140 times. The Angels bullpen holds a score allowed rate of 37.7% from 212 inherited runners. Out of their 152 save opportunities, they have tallied 79 holds and experienced 34 blown saves.
The Los Angeles Angels have turned 157 double plays with a fielding percentage of .983, placing them 26th in MLB. This season, they have accumulated 1,369 assists, 93 errors, and a total of 4,159 putouts. Over 12,477 innings played, the Angels have achieved a defensive efficiency of 68.7% (25th in MLB).
Farris, holding a 1-2 record, has a 6.60 ERA and permits 9.0 hits per nine innings. He maintains a K/BB ratio of 2.11 and has faced 86 batters in his career. Having allowed 14 earned runs, he carries a WHIP of 1.466 and a FIP of 6.5. Across his MLB career, Farris has conceded 19 hits while racking up 19 strikeouts over 19 innings pitched.
Which team will secure victory in tonight’s MLB matchup, whether against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Kansas City (-152)
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