The Tampa Bay Rays look to earn a split in their four-game series with the Kansas City Royals when they meet in the final game of the set on Thursday afternoon. Tampa Bay earned a 5-3 win on Wednesday night. The Royals (34-47), who are fifth in the American League Central, are 15-25 on the road this season. The Rays (44-33), who are second in the AL East, are 27-12 on their home field in 2026.
First pitch from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., is set for 12:10 p.m. ET. The Rays lead the all-time series 106-96, including wins in four of the past six meetings. Tampa Bay is a -140 favorite on the money line (risk $140 to win $100) in the latest Royals vs. Rays odds, with Kansas City priced at +118 (risk $100 to win $118). The over/under is 8.
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