Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers MLB Game Preview - June 19, 2025

Thursday, June 19th, 2025

Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers Preview (June 19, 2025)

The Kansas City Royals visit the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, June 19, 2025, for their third matchup of the season.

Game Details

Location: Arlington, Texas; Game Time: 2:35 p.m. EDT (1:35 p.m. local time)

Pitching Matchup

Royals: Michael Wacha (3-6, 3.38 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 60 strikeouts)

Rangers: Shawn Armstrong (2-1, 2.90 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)

Odds

Royals -135, Rangers +114; Over/Under is 8 runs

Matchup Overview

Both teams enter the game with identical 36-38 records. The Royals are looking to extend a three-game road winning streak as they visit Globe Life Field.

The Texas Rangers hold a strong 23-15 record when playing at home. They have also performed well in games where they don't allow a home run, going 25-10 in those situations.

Kansas City has a 17-19 record on the road this season. The Royals offense ranks seventh in the American League with a .249 team batting average.

This contest marks the third meeting between the Royals and Rangers this season.

Key Players

Texas Rangers Top Performers

Josh Smith leads the Rangers with a .292 batting average, contributing 11 doubles, a triple, seven home runs, 23 walks, and 20 RBI.

Adolis Garcia has been effective over the last 10 games, batting 13 for 39 with a home run and eight RBI.

Kansas City Royals Top Performers

Bobby Witt Jr. is a key offensive force for the Royals, with 24 doubles, three triples, nine home runs, and 39 RBI.

Salvador Perez has been hot in the past 10 games, going 11 for 37 with three doubles, four home runs, and nine RBI.

Recent Form

Texas Rangers Last 10 Games

The Rangers are 7-3 in their last 10 games, posting a .284 batting average and a 3.26 ERA. They have outscored opponents by 24 runs over this stretch.

Kansas City Royals Last 10 Games

The Royals have a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, with a .242 batting average and a 4.25 ERA. They have been outscored by 12 runs over this period.

Injury Report

Texas Rangers Injuries

Josh Smith: day-to-day (hamstring), Tyler Mahle: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Nathan Eovaldi: 15-Day IL (tricep), Joc Pederson: 10-Day IL (hand), Cody Bradford: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jon Gray: 60-Day IL (wrist), Josh Sborz: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Kansas City Royals Injuries

Cole Ragans: 15-Day IL (rotator cuff), Michael Massey: 10-Day IL (ankle), Hunter Harvey: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sam Long: 15-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

In summary

The Kansas City Royals face the Texas Rangers on June 19, 2025, in Arlington. Both teams hold a 36-38 record. Michael Wacha starts for the Royals against Shawn Armstrong for the Rangers. Texas is strong at home with a 23-15 record. Key players include Josh Smith and Adolis Garcia for the Rangers, and Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez for the Royals. The Rangers have the hotter hand recently, going 7-3 in their last 10 games compared to the Royals' 3-7 record. Both teams have several players on the injured list.

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