Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals 6/14/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Cincinnati Reds will go against the Kansas City Royals in MLB action in Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium, Missouri, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 8:10 PM ET.
The team in their division that welcomes a new MLB player every week is only 3.5 games behind. Ricky Karcher was the most recent call-up, and he effortlessly recorded a save to start his big-league career.
Depending on how Ben Lively performs in this game, he might make another appearance from the bullpen. Lively will likely make his sixth start of the year and hopes to improve on his last performance.
The last time Lively played, he was tagged with seven runs in 6.2 innings, all of which were earned. He allowed 10 hits, including three home runs.
His other June start, which also went horribly, swiftly erased a May ERA of 1.99. FanGraphs says the Reds’ relievers are third in WAR this season, so Lively must keep the game under control.
In the NL Central, the Cincinnati Reds are third.
For a Reds club that ranks ninth in runs scored per game, the offense isn’t as big of a problem. That number might continue to rise with Elly De La Cruz at the center of the lineup.
After just seven games, De La Cruz is already in the top percentile for sprint speed and maximum exit velocity. He joins a Reds lineup that is third in stolen bases and seventh in walk rate.
With Cincinnati ranking 20th in slugging percentage and 28th in home runs, pop is lacking on the team, so if he can consistently hit long balls, he might be the missing piece.
This season, the Reds sent 233 relievers to the mound. The relief pitchers gave up 131 runs this season, and 29.0% reached home plate.
So far this year, they have made 20 saves and missed eight of their 28 chances to make saves. The Reds’ relief pitchers entered the game in 60 save situations with a cumulative save percentage of 71.4%.
The relief pitchers accumulated 30 saves this season, which ranks 25th in the league.
There were runners on base when the Reds bullpen pitchers entered the game 91 times, in addition to their 89 outings in high-leverage situations.
- The Cincinnati Reds are 4-1 SU in their last five matches.
- The Cincinnati Reds are 5-1 SU in their last six matches against Kansas City.
- The Cincinnati Reds are 9-2 SU in their last 11 matches on the road.
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Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals Predictions 6/14/2023
After losing on Monday, Kansas City is only one game ahead of Oakland but has numerous key players unavailable. They had a terrible offense all season, and their runs per game ranked them 28th.
Only four teams in the big leagues strike out more frequently than the rest, and no major league team has a lower OBP. They rank only 26th as a team in slugging percentage, so extra-base hits aren’t helping them either.
For this Kansas City offensive, everything is a shambles besides Salvador Perez. In the AL Central, the Kansas City Royals are ranked fifth.
The squad ranks 29th in staff ERA, indicating that pitching did not improve. This season, just one team’s relievers have a lower ERA. The starters had no more luck, despite Daniel Lynch’s entry and thus far relatively strong play.
With the Royals, Lynch has made three starts and has a 4.41 ERA. Through 16.1 innings, he only allowed one home run, and his walk rate is 6.8%. Lynch was injured before his return, so he will likely continue improving.
Out of their 73 inherited runners, Kansas City bullpen pitchers have a 42.5% inherited scoring percentage. Their relievers entered the game 45 times with runners in scoring position and 55 times in high-leverage situations.
The Royals currently have 40 save opportunities, nine blown saves, and 22 holds. They have sent 223 relievers to the mound this season and are ranked 28th in the league with a save percentage of 50.0%.
In 18 chances for saves, Kansas City asked relievers to take the mound, and they scored nine saves.
- The total went under in 11 of Kansas City’s last 15 matches.
- The Kansas City Royals are 0-8 SU in their last eight matches.
- The total went under in 12 of Kansas City’s last 15 matches against Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Kansas City Royals The MLB pick for this game is the Cincinnati Reds. In this situation, it makes sense to pick the dominating and superior team in almost all areas of the game.
There doesn’t seem to be any easy fix for the current baseball diamond misery in Kansas City. The bullpen is unreliable, the offense is nonexistent, and the starters are at best subpar.
At the moment, Cincinnati is young and lively. This series finale sees the Reds’ revival continue. The Cincinnati Reds will win by a predicted score of 7-3.
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Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals 6/14/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 8:10 PM ET
Location: Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium, Missouri
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
TV: Bally Sports Kansas City
MLB Odds: Cincinnati Reds -110
MLB Totals: 9.5