Los Angeles Dodgers at Kansas City Royals Game Preview - June 27, 2025

Friday, June 27th, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers (51-31, first in the NL West) are set to face the Kansas City Royals (38-43, fourth in the AL Central) on June 27, 2025, at 7:10 PM CDT in Kansas City, Missouri.

Pitching Probables

Dodgers: Dustin May (4-5, 4.46 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 72 strikeouts)

Royals: Noah Cameron (2-3, 2.08 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 34 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Dodgers -159, Royals +134; over/under is 9 1/2 runs

Matchup Preview

The Kansas City Royals will try to end a five-game losing streak when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is the first meeting between these teams this season.

Team Records and Standings

Los Angeles has a 21-17 record in road games and a 51-31 record overall. The Dodgers have a 14-9 record in games decided by one run.

Kansas City is 19-22 in home games and 38-43 overall. The Royals have the ninth-ranked team batting average in the AL at .243.

Top Performers

For the Royals, Vinnie Pasquantino leads the team with 11 home runs while slugging .406. Bobby Witt Jr. is 12 for 40 with five doubles, two home runs and three RBI over the past 10 games.

For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani has 12 doubles, six triples and 28 home runs while hitting .291. Andy Pages is 14 for 38 with three doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.

Last 10 Games

Royals: 4-6, .195 batting average, 3.17 ERA, outscored by five runs

Dodgers: 8-2, .270 batting average, 4.30 ERA, outscored opponents by 18 runs

Injuries

Royals: 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)

Dodgers: Roki Sasaki: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tony Gonsolin: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tyler Glasnow: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (forearm), Blake Snell: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Blake Treinen: 60-Day IL (forearm), Edgardo Henriquez: 60-Day IL (foot), Kyle Hurt: 60-Day IL (elbow), Michael Grove: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brusdar Graterol: 60-Day IL (shoulder), River Ryan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gavin Stone: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

In summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers, leading the NL West with a 51-31 record, visit the Kansas City Royals (38-43) on June 27, 2025. Dustin May is expected to pitch for the Dodgers against Noah Cameron for the Royals. Los Angeles is favored in the matchup, with an over/under of 9 1/2 runs. The Royals are looking to break a five-game losing streak and have struggled at home recently, while the Dodgers have been strong on the road. Key players to watch include Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages for the Dodgers, and Vinnie Pasquantino and Bobby Witt Jr. for the Royals. Both teams have significant players on the injured list.

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