Shohei Ohtani Pitches for Dodgers at Royals - June 28, 2025 Preview

Saturday, June 28th, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers (52-31, first in the NL West) are set to face the Kansas City Royals (38-44, fourth in the AL Central) in an MLB game on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

The game will be played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, with a scheduled first pitch at 3:10 PM CDT.

Pitching Matchup

Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 2 strikeouts)

Royals: Seth Lugo (4-5, 2.93 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 68 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dodgers -165, Royals +138

Over/Under: 9 1/2 runs

Game Details and Context

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road looking to extend their five-game road winning streak as they take on the Kansas City Royals.

Kansas City enters the game with a 38-44 overall record, including a 19-23 mark at home. The Royals have found success when outhitting opponents, holding a 27-10 record in such games.

Los Angeles boasts a strong 52-31 overall record and is performing well away from home with a 22-17 road record. The Dodgers have proven resilient in close games, winning 15 games decided by one run.

This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season.

Key Players

For the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. is a major offensive threat, leading the team with 41 extra-base hits (27 doubles, 3 triples, 11 home runs). Salvador Perez has been productive recently, going 9 for 36 with 2 doubles, 3 home runs, and 8 RBI in his last 10 games.

Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers' offense with 48 extra-base hits (12 doubles, 7 triples, 29 home runs). Max Muncy has been hot over the last 10 games, hitting 10 for 30 with a triple, 4 home runs, and 18 RBI.

Recent Performance

In their last 10 games, the Royals have a 4-6 record, batting .203 with a 3.37 ERA, and have been outscored by five runs.

The Dodgers are in better form over their last 10 contests, posting an 8-2 record. They have a .255 batting average and a 4.40 ERA, having outscored their opponents by 16 runs in this span.

Injury Report

Royals Injured List:

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 Injured List:

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 (52-31) visit the Kansas City Royals (38-44) at Kauffman Stadium on June 28, 2025, at 3:10 PM CDT. Shohei Ohtani is the projected starter for the Dodgers, while Seth Lugo is expected to pitch for the Royals. Los Angeles is seeking to extend a five-game road winning streak and holds an 8-2 record in their last 10 games. Kansas City is 19-23 at home and has a 4-6 record in their last 10 games. Key players highlighted include the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy, and the Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez. The Dodgers are favored in the betting odds.

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