ARLINGTON, Texas — The Kansas City Royals (35-38) will look to build momentum after snapping a six-game skid when they square off with the Texas Rangers (36-37) on Wednesday night at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET, with television coverage available on RSN and FDSKC.
Kansas City sends left-hander Kris Bubic (5-4, 1.92 ERA) to the mound, hoping to keep his breakout season rolling. Bubic has been dominant in 2025, ranking among the league leaders in ERA and emerging as a stabilizing force in the Royals’ rotation. He’ll face a Rangers lineup that has struggled with consistency but showed flashes of power in recent outings.
Texas counters with veteran Patrick Corbin (4-5, 3.66 ERA), who has delivered quality starts in four of his last five outings. Corbin has relied on his command and ground-ball efficiency, but will be tested by a Kansas City lineup that broke out for six runs in Tuesday’s series opener.
The Royals are slight underdogs heading into the matchup, with the Rangers listed at +115 to win and the over/under set at 8 total runs.
Wednesday’s contest marks the midpoint of the three-game series, with both clubs hovering near .500 and fighting to stay within striking distance in their respective divisions.
Pitching Matchup Breakdown:
- Kris Bubic (KC)
- Record: 5-4
- ERA: 1.92
- WHIP: 1.08
- Last Start: 7 IP, 1 ER vs. Mariners
- Patrick Corbin (TEX)
- Record: 4-5
- ERA: 3.66
- WHIP: 1.22
- Last Start: 6 IP, 3 ER vs. Twins
With both teams in need of consistency, Wednesday’s game could swing momentum for whichever side manages to string together timely hits and solid pitching.
Stay tuned for postgame coverage and analysis following the final out.
