The Cleveland Guardians have won seven of the last nine games that Tanner Bibee has started. One of the two losses was against the Kansas City Royals earlier this month on June 6. Bibee gave up six hits and three runs. Look for the Royals to have some success against Bibee, as they extend their winning streak to four games.

This KC lineup has issues and, although they play better at home, they are facing a very tough righty today. I am surprised the Royals took the first two games in this series and I'd be even more stunned if they kept it going today against Tanner Bibee. Cole Ragans is a strong starter for KC, but the Guardians tend to do damage to left-handed pitching and Cleveland is 17-5 vs southpaws this season. The Guardians are clearly the better team, with a massive bullpen advantage if they can manage to get to the sixth with a lead. The Guardians are also a very impressive 20-9 in day games. I expect their lineup to get cranking today.

Cole Ragans is in the midst of a career season and a viable Cy Young candidate for the upstart Royals. Ragans gets a brutal matchup against the Guardians who possess one of the stingiest lineups in the league. 7 Ks is a tall order for any pitcher vs Cleveland.