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The Royals won the opener on Monday and should get the win on Tuesday behind Kris Bubic and his solid form. Bubic has given up just four runs across his last three starts and has good enough stuff to strike out plenty of Astros' hitters. Give me the Royals to win on Tuesday.


Witt was the AL MVP runner up last year after slashing .332/.389/.588. He's having another strong season and is sixth in the majors in total bases (90) through 43 games. Today he faces Astros starter Framber Valdez who has an xERA of 4.43 and sits in the bottom 25th percentile in hard hit rate and exit velocity. Valdez relies primarily on his sinker and curveball. Witt slugs .727 against sinkers and 1.000 versus curves. He also thrives with the platoon advantage, slashing .393/.438/.571 against lefties. In addition, there's a stiff 16 mph wind blowing towards the outfield at Daikin Park today.


This is a solid one despite the 20 points. Framber Valdez has gone Over this total in four straight games and has issued 17 free passes across 48 innings. He's also a long-leashed starter who can get to 21 outs and see plenty of batters. THE BAT is projecting for 1.9 walks on 95 pitches vs. the Kansas City Royals. The Houston Astros pitcher also is struggling with walks at home with nine walks allowed over his 18 innings at Daikin Park this season. I just need him to keep that recent walk form and see plenty of batters. Would love to get an early walk and I wouldn’t hate an IBB to Bobby Witt Jr.









