MLB Matchups: Athletics Face Royals, Padres Battle Diamondbacks

Kansas City, MO – On Friday, June 13, the Oakland Athletics (26-44) will face the Kansas City Royals (34-35) at Kauffman Stadium. The Athletics are sending Luis Severino to the mound, while the Royals will counter with Michael Wacha.

The Royals are looking to bounce back after suffering a tough 1-0 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday. Seth Lugo pitched 5.2 innings of shutout baseball, but the Royals’ bats went silent, resulting in a shutout loss.

Meanwhile, the Athletics have struggled recently, winning only three of their last ten games. They currently sit last in the AL West, trailing the Houston Astros by 13 games.

In other action on Friday, the San Diego Padres (38-29) are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (34-34) in Phoenix. Stephen Kolek will pitch for the Padres, aiming to recover from a 5-2 defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Diamondbacks are entering the game with renewed confidence, having swept the Seattle Mariners with a three-game series win, including a 5-2 victory in their last outing. With seven wins in their last ten games, they have climbed back to .500 on the season.

As teams prepare for their matchups, analysts are keeping a close eye on odds, betting lines, and player performances. NBC Sports will provide detailed coverage, including injury reports, projections, and updates on player stats throughout the day.

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