This is a Free #MLB play on the Kansas City #Royals...


The defending champions are 5.5 games out of first place in the AL Central, but they are coming off a 2-1 series win over the Braves this weekend. They host the Red Sox in Game 1 of a home series tonight, and I like the Royals as the underdog here.

Yordano Ventura will toe the rubber for the Royals, and he's off to a fine start to the season. Ventura (3-2, 4.62 ERA) allowed three runs on six hits over six innings in a win over the Yankees in the Bronx his last time out. He's 2-0 with a 2.65 ERA in three home starts in 2016.

The Red Sox will counter with Rick Porcello, who is also pitching well this season. Porcello (6-1, 3.11 ERA) allowed three runs on six hits over six innings in a win over the A's his last time out. He hasn't really fooled Kansas City, going 2-3 with a 4.66 ERA in his last five starts versus the Royals.

Take KC.

GL,

Jesse Schule