"Atlanta's 190 home runs ranked 14th in Major League Baseball, while Kansas City hit 159 home runs last season, the fifth-lowest total in MLB action."
"Reynaldo Lopez, the Braves' starting pitcher, finished last season with a 5.40 ERA and a 2.200 WHIP, making his first start of the season."
"Michael Wacha, the Royals' starting pitcher, last appeared on September 28, 2025, going six scoreless innings in his last game."
The Kansas City Royals will play the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a three-game series. The Braves have injuries affecting their lineup, while the Royals also report injuries. Atlanta's offense includes Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies, while Kansas City's key players are Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia. Reynaldo Lopez will start for the Braves, and Michael Wacha will take the mound for the Royals, both making their season debuts. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET.
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