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August 12, 2026 β’ Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Kansas City Royals (49-73) travels to play Los Angeles Dodgers (73-48) at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.
Kansas City Royals
Visiting Side
Record
49-73
Los Angeles Dodgers
Home Side
Record
73-48
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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KAN
|
0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
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LOS
|
0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ~ | 4 | 8 | 2 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
33%
Kansas City Royals
VS
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Projected Score
KAN 4.2
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LOS 4.9
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Los Angeles Dodgers has a stronger home record.
- Kansas City Royals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- Los Angeles Dodgers has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
Kansas City Royals
STAT
Los Angeles Dodgers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Los Angeles Dodgers plays on familiar turf at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Kansas City Royals Could Win
Kansas City Royals brings a Team ERA of 4.84 and Batting Average of .244 into the matchup.
Why Los Angeles Dodgers Could Win
Los Angeles Dodgers counters with a Team ERA of 4.49 and Batting Average of .235.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Los Angeles Dodgers's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
47,578
Closing Odds
Line: LAD -217 | O/U: 9
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Daniel Lynch IV
Home Starter
Eric Lauer
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Kansas City Royals (50.6%)
Los Angeles Dodgers (49.4%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles
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