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July 5, 2026 β’ Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
MLB PREVIEW β’ July 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (50-40) travels to play Kansas City Royals (36-54) at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City.
Philadelphia Phillies
Visiting Side
Record
50-40
Kansas City Royals
Home Side
Record
36-54
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHI
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
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KAN
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2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ~ | 5 | 8 | 1 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
50%
Philadelphia Phillies
VS
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Kansas City Royals
Projected Score
PHI 4
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KAN 4.5
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Philadelphia Phillies has a better road record than Kansas City Royals's home record.
- Kansas City Royals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- Philadelphia Phillies is more reliable defensively.
Philadelphia Phillies
STAT
Kansas City Royals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Kansas City Royals plays on familiar turf at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Philadelphia Phillies Could Win
Philadelphia Phillies brings a Team ERA of 4.85 and Batting Average of .231 into the matchup.
Why Kansas City Royals Could Win
Kansas City Royals counters with a Team ERA of 4.77 and Batting Average of .247.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Kansas City Royals's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
14,891
Closing Odds
Line: PHI -136 | O/U: 10
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Aaron Nola
Home Starter
Luinder Avila
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Philadelphia Phillies (9.9%)
Kansas City Royals (90.1%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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