Another big challenge for the D-backs as the Royals are a tough team to face in Kauffman stadium and have a good pitching staff.
The Diamondbacks first post All-Star break road trip continues with a trip to Kansas City to face the Royals. Arizona is coming off a series victory against the Cubs, but lost aTheir record stands at 51-49 and they're in a virtual three-way tie with the Padres and Cardinals for the third NL Wild Card position.
The Royals are trying to get back to the postseason for the first time since they won the World Series in 2015. They're in a virtual tie with division rival Minnesota Twins for the first AL Wild Card position. The Red sox trail them by one game. He's hitting .337/.382/.575, .958 OPS, good for a 163 OPS+. Witt leads the league with 134 hits, 55 of them for extra bases, including 17 homers. His defensive numbers were in the negative his first two seasons, but that's improved to +4 as well. It's all added up to 5.8 WAR, third best in MLB behind only Gunnar Henderson and Aaron Judge, who each have 6.6 WAR.
It doesn't get any easier the next three days. That said, the D-backs will miss two of the top three Royals starters in the series .The rookie right hander is making just his third major league start and hasn't pitched since July 13th. He's shown poise and maturity, shutting down innings with runners on base and getting out of trouble. He throws a 96 MPH fastball and has an excellent slider that gets a ton of swing and miss.
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