The Kansas City Royals will play against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The game will take place at Progressive Field and is scheduled to start at 6:10 PM. This night game will feature the Royals as the away team and the Guardians as the home team.

Royals vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine: 116. The Royals have a solid pitching performance with Michael Lorenzen, who has a 3.18 ERA. The Guardians’ pitcher, Luis L. Ortiz, has struggled with an ERA of 8.44, making the Royals a good value pick.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-115). Both teams have shown they can score, and with Ortiz’s high ERA, there could be more runs in this game.

Team Trends

• The Kansas City Royals have an even record of 7-7 this season with a home record of 6-4 and a road record of 1-3.
• The Cleveland Guardians have a record of 7-6 this season and are undefeated at home with a 4-0 record.
• In a recent game on April 11th, 2025, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-0, with Gabriel Arias hitting a home run.
• Bobby Witt Jr. had a strong performance against the Minnesota Twins on April 10th, 2025, going 2 for 3 with 1 run and 1 RBI.
• Steven Kwan had a standout game against the Chicago White Sox on April 10th, 2025, going 4 for 5 with 1 home run and 4 RBIs.

Royals vs Guardians Preview

The Kansas City Royals will visit the Cleveland Guardians for a night game at Progressive Field on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Michael Lorenzen will start for the Royals. He has shown solid performance in his recent games, with a 1-1 record and a 3.18 ERA over 11 1/3 innings this season.

Luis L. Ortiz will take the mound for the Guardians. Ortiz has struggled early in the season, holding an 0-2 record with an 8.44 ERA over 10 2/3 innings. Both teams will look to their starters to set the tone for the game. The Royals aim to capitalize on Ortiz’s recent challenges, while the Guardians hope for a strong outing from their pitcher.

Guardians Look to Shine at Home

Steven Kwan is a key player for the Cleveland Guardians. He has played 13 games with a batting average of .340. Kwan leads the league in runs with 12 and ranks second in RBI with 8. Kyle Manzardo has shown power at the plate. In 13 games, he has hit 4 home runs, leading the league in this category. Manzardo also tops the team with 11 RBI, which is the highest in the league. José Ramírez is another strong hitter for the Guardians. He has 4 home runs and a slugging percentage of .585. Ramírez is third in RBI on the team with 6, and he ranks first in home runs alongside Manzardo.

Kansas City Royals Ready to Compete

Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Kansas City Royals in several areas. He has a batting average of .308 and an on-base percentage of .393. Witt Jr. also has 9 runs, ranking first in the league. Maikel Garcia is another strong player for the Royals. He has a batting average of .279 and a slugging percentage of .488. Garcia leads the team in home runs with 2 and has 6 RBI. Vinnie Pasquantino has been productive despite a lower batting average. He has driven in 10 RBI, the most on the team. Pasquantino also has one home run in 13 games.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals MoneyLine pick at 116 is a solid choice. Michael Lorenzen has been effective with a 3.18 ERA, showing strong performances in his recent games. The Guardians’ Luis L. Ortiz has struggled with an 8.44 ERA, which could give the Royals an edge in this game.

For the Over 7.5 prediction, both teams have the ability to score. The Royals have hitters like Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia, who have been productive this season. With Ortiz’s high ERA, there is potential for more runs, making the over a good option.

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