Texas at Kansas City

The Texas Rangers are a weak road team and go with lefty Martin Perez (4.60 ERA), with batters hitting .314 off him for the season. The Rangers are 4-9 in his last 13 road starts against a team with a winning record. Perez is winless on the road this season where batters are hitting .327 off him. Texas is also 3-16 away against an AL team with a slugging percentage of .410 or worse. After a horrendous 10-20 record to begin the season, the Kansas City Royals have regrouped, three games behind first-place Cleveland in the AL Central and 1½ out of the second Wild Card. The Royals are 24-19 at home, including 10-4 at against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Kansas City is also on an 80-42 run as a home favorite of -110 or higher. Play Kansas City.