Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals, the last game of the series, the Indians want to win the series, it has not been easy for them this last week, but with the victory of the second game of this series they have 78 victories in the american league and that gives them a little relief. The Royals want to keep hurting, but so far with the series tied the chances of winning the third game are few, plus Indians will use a lethal weapon tonight.
Cleveland Indians: We want the playoffs.
The Indians at home have a record of 42 wins and 28 defeats, 60% effective. It is a good record, positive and with the expectation of reaching the playoffs, overall the team is 78-68 in third place in the American League. Before this series against the Royals, the team had lost against the Rays 1-2, won against the Twins 2-1 and likewise against the Orioles 2-1. This is the second time that the Indians play against the Royals in the season, the first time was at the start of the season, the Indians won 2-1.
Corey Kluber is the lethal weapon the Indians will use tonight to win the series, 17 wins and 7 losses, 2.80 ERA. Another good season for Kluber, although last year ended slightly better season with 18-4. The Indians at home are scoring an average of 5.44 runs per game, 8.90 hits and 1.34 homeruns.
Kansas City Royals: Our plans are for next season.
The Royals are already eliminated, the record on the road is negative with 21 victories and 46 defeats, 31.3% of effectiveness. From the beginning everything was a disaster for the Royals, in April the team lost 7 of the first 10 games. This season is over, the only thing they can do is force teams like the Indians to lose games to get them out of the playoffs. Before this series the Royals lost against the Rays, White Sox, Twins and Yankees. In the last 10 games on the road the team has 2 wins and 8 losses.
Brad Keller, rookie in his first year as a professional with the Royals. Keller had his last recent victory against the White Sox 3-1, in the last 5 games on the road Keller has a record of 2 wins and 3 losses. This last game of the series will be difficult for him. The Royals on the road are scoring an average of 3.78 runs per game.
My Free Pick & Prediction for Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals 09/05/2018
is: Take the OVER 8.0 (totals)
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