The Yankees will send Carlos Carrasco to the mound against the Kansas City Royals as part of a three-game homestand. The Royals are having a dismal offensive season, ranking last in home runs and struggling to get on base. Carrasco, with a poor 7.71 ERA, will aim to improve for the Yankees' faltering rotation. Meanwhile, Seth Lugo, the Royals' starting pitcher, has been effective but has issues with hard contact. The Yankees are favored to win, looking to capitalize on the Royals' difficulties at the plate.
"The Yankees are a -150 favorite to win the opening game of the series. Meanwhile, the Royals continue to struggle offensively, ranking last in MLB for home runs."
"Part of the issue for the Royals is an unsustainably low BABIP, leading to struggles at the plate, including middle-of-the-road strikeouts and an inadequate home run count."
"Carlos Carrasco has a 7.71 ERA in 11 â innings for the Yankees, signaling a rough start that includes a troubling 6.50 FIP and .445 wOBA against."
"Seth Lugo has shown great results early on but is compromised by giving up too much hard contact, creating challenges against a potent Yankees lineup."
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