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MLB : ATS Matchup
Tuesday 9/2/2014Line$ LineOU LineScore
TEXAS  HOLLAND )
 
KANSAS CITY  GUTHRIE )
+1.5  -155

-1.5  +135
+140

-150

8un
 
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Final
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TEXAS (53 - 84) at KANSAS CITY (75 - 61)
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Tuesday, 9/2/2014 8:10 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
975TEXAS+155Ov 8,-120+140Ov 8,+100
976KANSAS CITY-165Un 8,+100-150Un 8,-120
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
TEXAS - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPRunsAvgOBP
All Games53-84-29.659-684.00.2540.3094.90.2770.338
Road Games29-44-9.333-354.10.2580.3124.40.2790.344
vs Right-handed Starters34-59-25.834-513.40.2450.2994.60.2680.329
Past 7 Games2-5-2.32-54.60.2300.2804.00.2600.337
Grass Games51-80-27.656-654.00.2550.3115.00.2760.337
Night Games33-66-35.143-483.70.2510.3065.20.2800.340
TEXAS - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABHEBHR/ABRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.00.2540.30913746241176349960.02512369990809021379312668
Road Games4.10.2580.312732507646201560.022811965413948772436735
Righty Starters3.40.2450.299933113763223560.023012376935961191678038
TEXAS - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.131.346431.72121984234215838516-24251464.1%
Road Games4.591.493205.710910522323842037-18151255.6%

KANSAS CITY - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPRunsAvgOBP
All Games75-61+5.160-694.10.2630.3103.90.2520.308
Home Games36-32-6.231-363.70.2530.3024.30.2640.317
vs Left-handed Starters20-19+0.416-223.90.2660.3164.40.2560.308
Past 7 Games3-4-2.62-53.00.2500.3094.70.2550.302
Grass Games71-58+3.657-664.10.2620.3093.90.2510.307
Night Games52-39+6.839-464.20.2640.3103.80.2490.306
KANSAS CITY - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABHEBHR/ABRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.10.2630.31013646681228345860.025183188031259021358110554
Home Games3.70.2530.302682229565158370.022371553867041956375737
Lefty Starters3.90.2660.31639133535597260.02146982383026448312715
KANSAS CITY - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.481.265374.61581453302914435924-1443982.7%
Home Games4.261.359198.69794193177720016-625486.2%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
TEXAS - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
8/19/2014MIKOLAS(R)@ MIAMICOSART(R)3-4L1308 unU1012311153
8/20/2014MARTINEZ(R)@ MIAMIEOVALDI(R)5-4W1457.5 unO1030972
8/22/2014LEWIS(R)KANSAS CITYVENTURA(R)3-6L+1209 unP683971
8/23/2014TEPESCH(R)KANSAS CITYGUTHRIE(R)3-6L+1109 ovP730830
8/24/2014BAKER(R)KANSAS CITYVARGAS(L)3-1W+1409 unU11110662
8/25/2014MIKOLAS(R)@ SEATTLEELIAS(L)2-0W1707.5 ovU780431
8/26/2014MARTINEZ(R)@ SEATTLEPAXTON(L)0-5L1877.5 unU471770
8/27/2014LEWIS(R)@ SEATTLERAMIREZ(L)12-4W1557.5 unO1110731
8/28/2014TEPESCH(R)@ HOUSTONMCHUGH(R)2-4L1208 unU860770
8/29/2014BAKER(R)@ HOUSTONOBERHOLTZER(L)13-6W1108.5 unO16411371
8/30/2014ROSS(L)@ HOUSTONFELDMAN(R)0-2L1058.5 evU331471
8/31/2014MARTINEZ(R)@ HOUSTONKEUCHEL(L)2-3L1458.5 unU66010120
9/1/2014LEWIS(R)@ KANSAS CITYVENTURA(R)3-4L1878 unU5401072
9/2/2014HOLLAND(L)@ KANSAS CITYGUTHRIE(R) 
9/3/2014TEPESCH(R)@ KANSAS CITYVARGAS(L) 
9/4/2014MIKOLAS(R)SEATTLEELIAS(L) 
9/5/2014MARTINEZ(R)SEATTLEIWAKUMA(R) 
9/6/2014LEWIS(R)SEATTLEYOUNG(R) 
9/7/2014HOLLAND(L)SEATTLEPAXTON(L) 
9/9/2014 LA ANGELS  

KANSAS CITY - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
8/19/2014SHIELDS(R)@ COLORADOMATZEK(L)7-4W-1409.5 ovO118111100
8/20/2014DUFFY(L)@ COLORADODE LA ROSA(L)2-5L-1109.5 unU521630
8/22/2014VENTURA(R)@ TEXASLEWIS(R)6-3W-1309 unP971683
8/23/2014GUTHRIE(R)@ TEXASTEPESCH(R)6-3W-1209 ovP830730
8/24/2014VARGAS(L)@ TEXASBAKER(R)1-3L-1509 unU66211110
8/25/2014SHIELDS(R)NY YANKEESPINEDA(R)1-8L-1357.5 ovO7511360
8/26/2014DUFFY(L)MINNESOTANOLASCO(R)2-1W-1658 unU540530
8/27/2014HENDRIKS(R)MINNESOTAHUGHES(R)6-1W-1157.5 unU930541
8/28/2014GUTHRIE(R)MINNESOTAMILONE(L)5-11L-1508 evO121111480
8/29/2014VARGAS(L)CLEVELANDSALAZAR(R)1-6L-1407.5 unU91211380
8/30/2014SHIELDS(R)CLEVELANDBAUER(R)2-3L-1407.5 evU9161961
9/1/2014VENTURA(R)TEXASLEWIS(R)4-3W-2058 unU1072540
9/2/2014GUTHRIE(R)TEXASHOLLAND(L) 
9/3/2014VARGAS(L)TEXASTEPESCH(R) 
9/5/2014SHIELDS(R)@ NY YANKEESPINEDA(R) 
9/6/2014DUFFY(L)@ NY YANKEESMCCARTHY(R) 
9/7/2014VENTURA(R)@ NY YANKEESGREENE(R) 
9/8/2014GUTHRIE(R)@ DETROITVERLANDER(R) 
9/9/2014 @ DETROIT  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
TEXAS: ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are already hurting significantly even before the start of a new season.
In a span of three days the week before opening day, the Rangers scratched ace Yu Darvish from that scheduled start because of neck stiffness, and found out they would be without second baseman Jurickson Profar and catcher Geovany Soto for 10 to 12 weeks each because of injuries.
Sure, the Rangers know there are going to be injuries during the season.
''We just didn't expect it to be all at this point,'' general manager Jon Daniels said.
The Rangers, after missing the playoffs last year for the first time in four seasons, already knew they would be missing lefty starters Matt Harrison and Derek Holland to start the season.
At least Harrison, who had a mild setback early in camp after his back issues last season, should return within the first month. Holland could miss at least half the season because of left knee surgery after being tripped by his dog on stairs in his home in January.
The only three position players remaining from the Rangers' last World Series in 2011 also missed games this spring with lesser nagging issues. But shortstop Elvis Andrus, third baseman Adrian Beltre and designated hitter Mitch Moreland should all be in the lineup Monday against Philadelphia.
After missing the playoffs for the first time in four years and scoring their fewest runs (730) in a full season since 1992, the Rangers' two most significant offseason moves were to improve their offense.
They got durable slugger Prince Fielder from Detroit by trading Ian Kinsler, a move that cleared the way Profar to be an everyday player. Free agent outfielder Shin-Soo Choo was signed to a seven-year deal - the same time left on Fielder's contract - to take over the leadoff spot.
Only Mike Trout (564) and two-time AL MVP Miguel Cabrera (562) reached base more the past two season than Choo (556) and Fielder (542), who has the longest active streak in the majors playing in 505 consecutive regular-season games - and 809 of 810 the past five years.
''I just want Prince to be Prince,'' said manager Ron Washington, starting his eighth season in Texas. ''I just want him to do what he does, and let everyone else does what they do, and everything will work out.''
KANSAS CITY: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - James Shields thinks back to last year, thoughtfully piecing together what was missing from the Kansas City Royals as they made a late push for the postseason.
The pitching was strong. The offense was coming around. The defense was sublime.
He finally settled on experience.
''These guys that didn't realize or have never been to September, when you're fighting for a playoff spot, now you have that experience,'' Shields said. ''And I think that was one of the things we were lacking last season, the experience. You tend to put too much on your shoulders. And I think the second half we definitely relaxed and put all that aside and had fun and played the game the way we know how to play, and it showed.
''I think with the experience factor now,'' Shields concluded, ''we're ready to go.''
After finishing 86-76 a year ago, and contending into September for the first time in a decade, the Royals have their sets sight squarely on their first playoff appearance since 1985 this year.
Anything less would be a disappointment. Anything less would be a failure.
''Last year was a blast. When the end of the season came in Chicago, nobody wanted to leave,'' first baseman Eric Hosmer said. ''They knew how close we were. We were right there. And it left a good taste in everyone's mouth going into the offseason, knowing how good everyone can be.''
Indeed, the Royals return most of their key players from a year ago, signing left-hander Jason Vargas to replace their only significant loss, starting pitcher Ervin Santana. They also upgraded at their weakest spots, trading for Norichika Aoki to play right field and bat leadoff and signing Omar Infante to settle a second base position that has been a black hole for years.
All of which left the notoriously frugal franchise with a record-setting payroll.
Royals manager Ned Yost hopes all those moves will pay off for a rotation that was among the league's best last year, and an offense that was among the league's worst.
''It's going to be a lineup that has offensive sequence from one to nine. You're not going to have any dead spots,'' Yost said. ''You're not going to get something going and then bam, run into a wall and have to get going again. At least, I hope not. I don't think so.''
So with more experience and an upgraded lineup, Kansas City enters its season opener Sunday at Detroit with boundless enthusiasm.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER AL PREVIEW (TEXAS-KANSAS CITY) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Rangers-Royals Preview* ========================

By NOEY KUPCHAN STATS Writer

Texas (53-83) at Kansas City (74-61), 8:10 p.m. EDT

The Kansas City Royals are still clinging to the AL Central lead after holding on to beat baseball's worst team.

Kansas City tries to continue its success against the visiting Texas Rangers and spoil Derek Holland's season debut Tuesday night.

The Royals (75-61) had dropped three straight and five of seven before winning 4-3 in Monday's opener. Salvador Perez went 3 for 4 with a homer and three RBIs and Yordano Ventura pitched into the seventh inning. Greg Holland came on to record his major league best-tying 41st save, striking out two in his third consecutive day of work.

"It's kind of a double-edged sword for me," Holland said. "We're in a playoff race and you never know when you're going to get another chance to go to the playoffs. Kansas City hasn't been there in a while."

Kansas City remains one-half game ahead of Detroit for the division lead. The Royals, 3-1 against Texas this season, haven't finished with a winning record in the series since going 5-4 in 2007.

The Rangers (53-84) have hit .156 and scored five runs during a three-game losing streak. Alex Rios, hitting .161 over a 25-game stretch, is 3 for his last 30 against Kansas City. Leonys Martin has also struggled against the Royals, going 4 for his last 26.

Holland is finally set to make his season debut for Texas after working his way back from offseason knee surgery. He went 2-1 with a 4.43 ERA over six rehab starts in the minors.

"It has been a long process \2026 longer than expected," Holland told MLB's official website. "If we were in the pennant race, I would have been back sooner, but I can't dictate that. My job now is to compete and show them what I can do. I know the season has been frustrating, it has been frustrating for me too. I just want to be a part of it.

"Being with the team, it's like being called up again. I'll probably be excited but I know how to calm myself down."

Holland allowed both runs over seven innings in a 7-2 win over Kansas City last May, improving to 2-0 with a 4.18 ERA over a four-start stretch in the series.

The Royals counter with Jeremy Guthrie (10-10, 4.43 ERA), who's gone 5-1 with a 4.08 ERA in his last seven outings while receiving an average of 6.8 runs of support. He was tagged for five runs and nine hits over six innings in Thursday's 11-5, 10-inning home loss to Minnesota.

The right-hander has recently been hit hard at Kauffman Stadium. Opponents are batting .398 against him over a five-start stretch there, during which he's gone 1-2 with an 8.33 ERA.

Guthrie threw eight innings of one-run ball to win 6-3 at Texas on Aug. 23. He's posted a 3.00 ERA in splitting his last four decisions against the Rangers.

Elvis Andrus has had Guthrie's number, going 7 for 13 with a homer and two doubles since 2011. Adrian Beltre is 6 for his last 16 with a homer in their matchups.

Beltre is batting .429 with nine extra-base hits - four homers - and 12 RBIs during an 18-game hitting streak against Kansas City.

His .374 career average at Kauffman Stadium is the second-highest for an opposing hitter with a minimum of 150 plate-appearances since the stadium opened in 1973.


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