A betting analyst for The New York Post has identified the Kansas City Royals as a favored underdog in their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The analyst, referred to as 'Stitches,' has placed a $50 bet on the Royals at +194 odds.
Stitches, who has been handicapping baseball for the Post since 2019, noted a specific concern regarding Kansas City's starting pitcher, Noah Cameron, who has had previous losses against the Tampa Bay Rays. The game's projected line includes an 11-run total and 17 hits over 8 2/3 innings.
On the Phillies' side, Cristopher Sánchez is slated to start. Sánchez, described as a National League Cy Young candidate, holds a 10-3 record with a 2.00 earned run average. However, his performance on the road shows a shift, with an ERA rising to 3.89 in away games. The analyst's selection of the Royals as a "home dog" suggests an expectation of an upset.
In other MLB news, the Chicago Cubs secured a 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Javier Assad pitched two-thirds of a five-inning game, with Nico Hoerner contributing two runs batted in. The Cardinals committed two errors that contributed to the Cubs' win.