Washington Nationals (69-87) vs Kansas City Royals (82-74)
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:45 pm
Michael Lorenzen to start for KC. Lorenzen appeared in 24 games in 2024 delivers an ERA of 3.43 with WHIP of 1.25. The righthander strikes out 17.7% with 11.2% walks. Grounders dished at 41.3% with 1.21 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.92 does suggest a rise in ERA based on form. DJ Herz to start for Washington. Herz in 18 starts has an ERA of 4.30 with WHIP of 1.27. The lefthander fans 28.5% with 9.1% walks. Grounders are 37.8% with 1.18 home runs per nine innings. The Pick: Lorenzon returns from the injured list with a hamstring having last pitched on August 27th. He allowed one earned run or fewer in five of six appearances. Herz in his past four starts allowed 13 runs with nine walks in 18 innings. KC bullpen in their past ten games has an ERA of 2.15. The team record behind Herz is 2-6 in his past eight home games. Play KC -115
Tony’s Pick Kansas City Royals: -115
AUTHOR: Tony Tellez
