An opening total of 7 in a pitching matchup of Danny Duffy versus Tyler Glasnow is just too low.

Duffy is coming off the DL to make the start. He's been sidelined by left shoulder impingement. The Royals are better off without the veteran lefty. Duffy has a 4.90 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. He's nothing but an innings-eater at this stage. Duffy wasn't sharp either before going on the DL allowing 12 earned runs in 11 1/3 innings during his two August starts.

Glasnow has yet to reach his potential. He's mainly struggled and has a 4.10 ERA. He had a 7.69 ERA with the Pirates last season, which included 13 starts. Glasnow has only pitched past the fifth inning once this season. He is coming off a season-high pitch count. The Rays' bullpen carries a high fatigue rating.