This is an 8* SUPER-BLOWOUT on the Kansas City Royals.

Neither of these hurlers has gotten out to the start that they'd hoped for, but the Royals' Ventura has looked a little better and definitely benefits from throwing at home. These two factors tip the scales in favor of the home side and make this a price that we have no issues at all in laying. Ventura (1-0, 2.81 ERA) has actually looked pretty decent, most recently he'd allow two runs off six hits and three walks over five innings in a victory over Detroit on Tuesday, ultimately striking out five. Note that Ventura was 7-5, 3.84 ERA at home last season and 8-2 with a 4.04 ERA in all day games. The visitors counter with Mike Wright (1-1, 5.73 ERA) who gave up three runs off six hits with three walks while striking out four over six innings in his team's loss to Toronto on Tuesday. Note that Wright has just 11 total starts to his name and posted a pedestrian 4.30 ERA away from friendly confines a year ago. This isn't a team that Wright matches up well against, the Royals are one of the most difficult clubs to strike out, look for Ventura to outduel his counterpart. Play on KANSAS CITY.

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