Kansas City at Seattle

Kansas City is a long way from home playing its eighth consecutive road contest. They're on a 5-14 slide with an offense that is 26th in runs scored, 29th in on-base percentage, and 23rd in slugging. The pitching is even worse, 28th in ERA (5.15), 25th in WHIP, and 26th in the bullpen (5.16 ERA). They have the worst road record (18-49) in the majors. Starter Jordan Lyles (6.20 ERA) has a 6.90 ERA on the road and the team is 3-21 in his starts. The Royals are 31-66 versus righty starters, 36-78 as an underdog, 17-48 as a road dog, and 13-44 after two or more straight road contests. Seattle is on a 9-1 run despite recently coming home from a 10-game road trek. Batters are hitting just .236 off Logan Gilbert with the Mariners 8-1 in his last nine starts. With Seattle on a 34-14 run in the second half of the season, back home field. Play Seattle.