Royals vs Padres Preview: Odds, Pitching Probables (June 21, 2025)

Saturday, June 21st, 2025

Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres Preview - June 21, 2025

The Kansas City Royals (38-38, second in the AL Central) visit the San Diego Padres (40-35, third in the NL West) on Saturday, June 21, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. EDT in San Diego.

Pitching Probables

Noah Cameron (2-2, 1.91 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 32 strikeouts) is scheduled to start for the Royals against Dylan Cease (2-6, 4.69 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 105 strikeouts) for the Padres.

Betting Information

The Padres are listed as -167 favorites, with the Royals at +140. The over/under for the game is set at 7 1/2 runs.

Game Details and Team Form

The Kansas City Royals are looking to extend their current four-game win streak as they face the San Diego Padres. San Diego holds a 40-35 overall record and a strong 21-13 mark at home. The Padres' pitching staff boasts the ninth-best team ERA in MLB at 3.67. Kansas City's overall record stands at 38-38, including a 19-19 road record. The Royals have been effective when getting hits, holding a 31-15 record in games with eight or more hits. This game marks the second meeting between the two teams this season.

Top Performers

Padres Top Performers

Manny Machado has been a key contributor for the Padres with 20 doubles and 12 home runs. Xander Bogaerts has been hitting well recently, going 14 for 43 with four doubles, a home run, and seven RBI over the past 10 games.

Royals Top Performers

For the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. leads the offense with 25 doubles, three triples, and 10 home runs. Maikel Garcia has also been hot, batting 14 for 39 with three doubles, a triple, and a home run in his last 10 games.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

In their last 10 games, the Padres have a 3-7 record, batting .277 with a 4.96 ERA, and have outscored opponents by three runs. The Royals are 4-6 over their last 10, with a .219 batting average and a 3.90 ERA, being outscored by seven runs.

Injury Report

Padres Injuries

The Padres' injured list includes Yu Darvish (elbow), Jackson Merrill (concussion), Michael King (shoulder), Jason Heyward (oblique), Bryan Hoeing (shoulder), Logan Gillaspie (oblique), Jhony Brito (forearm), and Joe Musgrove (elbow).

Royals Injuries

The Royals are dealing with injuries to Cole Ragans (rotator cuff), Michael Massey (ankle), Hunter Harvey (shoulder), Alec Marsh (shoulder), James McArthur (elbow), and Kyle Wright (shoulder).

In summary

The Kansas City Royals play the San Diego Padres on June 21, 2025. The game features a pitching matchup between Noah Cameron for the Royals and Dylan Cease for the Padres. The Royals enter the game with a 38-38 record and are on a four-game win streak, while the Padres are 40-35 overall. Key players like Bobby Witt Jr. for the Royals and Manny Machado for the Padres are highlighted. The game takes place in San Diego.

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