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Game 107 Thread: Braves vs. Royals

WHAT'S THE STORY?

John Rave #16 of the Kansas City Royals slides into home to score against Bo Naylor #23 of the Cleveland Guardians in fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium on July 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
John Rave #16 of the Kansas City Royals slides into home to score against Bo Naylor #23 of the Cleveland Guardians in fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium on July 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images

Normally, the prospect of facing a talented pitcher such as Spencer Strider—especially when your offense is subpar—would be a scary situation. And it still might be; Strider is really good, and it would not surprise me whatsoever if he carves up Kansas City.

But the Royals have made it a habit to live in Bizarro World this season. A new rookie pitcher making his debut? He tosses a gem. All-Star starters? The offense has often had their number. So let’s see if the Royals can do some damage against

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good ol’ Spence.

Rich Hill takes the mound tonight for the first time at Kauffman Stadium as a Royal. Hopefully he can play with some better defense behind him.

Braves lineup

Royals lineup

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