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July 2, 2026 β’ Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
MLB PREVIEW β’ July 2, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (51-33) travels to play Kansas City Royals (35-53) at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City.
Tampa Bay Rays
Visiting Side
Record
51-33
Kansas City Royals
Home Side
Record
35-53
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TAM
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
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KAN
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Tampa Bay Rays
VS
24%
Kansas City Royals
Projected Score
TAM 4.5
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KAN 2.7
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Tampa Bay Rays has a stronger overall season performance.
- Tampa Bay Rays has a better road record than Kansas City Royals's home record.
- Kansas City Royals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Tampa Bay Rays
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 Tampa Bay Rays Could Win
Tampa Bay Rays brings a Team ERA of 1.67 and Batting Average of .208 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 Tampa Bay Rays's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
16,814
Closing Odds
Line: TB -122 | O/U: 10
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Ian Seymour
Home Starter
Stephen Kolek
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Tampa Bay Rays (9.3%)
Kansas City Royals (90.8%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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