Atlanta Braves at Kansas City Royals Game 2 Preview: July 29, 2025 MLB

Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

Atlanta Braves at Kansas City Royals: Game Preview (July 29, 2025)

The Atlanta Braves are scheduled to play the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 6:40 PM CDT (7:40 PM EDT) in Kansas City, Missouri. The Braves currently lead the series 1-0.

Team Records and Season Overview

The Atlanta Braves hold a 45-60 overall record, placing them fourth in the NL East. They have struggled on the road this season with a 19-34 record and have a 13-25 record in games decided by a single run.

The Kansas City Royals enter the game with a 52-55 overall record, positioning them third in the AL Central. At home, the Royals have a 26-28 record. Their pitching staff boasts a collective 3.55 ERA, which ranks second across Major League Baseball.

This marks the second meeting between these two teams during the current season.

Pitching Matchup

For the Atlanta Braves, Erick Fedde is projected to start. He currently holds a 3-10 record with a 5.22 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP, and 63 strikeouts.

The Kansas City Royals will counter with Seth Lugo on the mound. Lugo has a strong 7-5 record, supported by a 2.95 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts.

Betting Odds

The Kansas City Royals are favored in this matchup with odds of -127, while the Atlanta Braves are listed as underdogs at +106. The over/under for the game's total runs is set at 9 1/2.

Top Performers

For the Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. has been a key offensive contributor, batting .289 with 36 doubles, three triples, and 15 home runs. Salvador Perez has been performing well recently, going 13 for 36 with three doubles and five home runs over his last 10 games.

Leading the Atlanta Braves offense is Austin Riley, who carries a .268 batting average, alongside 20 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs, 27 walks, and 52 RBI. Michael Harris II has also shown strong recent form, collecting 14 hits, three home runs, and five RBI in his last 10 appearances.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

The Kansas City Royals have posted a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, with a team batting average of .238 and a 4.14 ERA. They have outscored their opponents by six runs during this period.

The Atlanta Braves have struggled in their last 10 outings, recording a 3-7 record. Their team batting average is .229, and they have a high 6.95 ERA, having been outscored by 22 runs.

Injury Report

Kansas City Royals:

Salvador Perez: day-to-day (elbow)

Kris Bubic: 15-Day IL (rotator cuff)

Jac Caglianone: 10-Day IL (hamstring)

Nick Loftin: 7-Day IL (concussion)

Michael Lorenzen: 15-Day IL (oblique)

Cole Ragans: 60-Day IL (rotator cuff)

Mark Canha: 10-Day IL (elbow)

Daniel Lynch: 15-Day IL (elbow)

Michael Massey: 10-Day IL (ankle)

Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Atlanta Braves:

Grant Holmes: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Spencer Schwellenbach: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Chris Sale: 60-Day IL (rib)

AJ Smith-Shawver: 60-Day IL (calf/elbow)

Reynaldo Lopez: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Joe Jimenez: 60-Day IL (knee)

In summary

The Atlanta Braves will face the Kansas City Royals on July 29, 2025, in the second game of their series, with Atlanta holding a 1-0 lead. The Braves (45-60) are fourth in the NL East with a 19-34 road record, while the Royals (52-55) are third in the AL Central and possess a 26-28 home record. Erick Fedde (3-10, 5.22 ERA) is slated to pitch for Atlanta against Seth Lugo (7-5, 2.95 ERA) for Kansas City. The Royals are favored at -127, and the over/under is set at 9 1/2 runs. Key offensive players include Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez for Kansas City, and Austin Riley and Michael Harris II for Atlanta. Recent form shows the Royals with a 5-5 record and the Braves struggling at 3-7 over their last 10 games. Both teams are also dealing with significant injury lists heading into the matchup.

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