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Royals vs Braves: Can Vinnie Pasquantino Shine at Kauffman Stadium?

First Inning


As the Royals prepare to face off against the Braves at Kauffman Stadium, all eyes will be on Vinnie Pasquantino, the standout first baseman for K.C. In their recent games, Pasquantino has shown remarkable consistency and power. During the game against the Cubs on July 23rd, he delivered an impressive performance with a batting average of .750, hitting two home runs and driving in four RBIs. His slugging percentage soared to 2.5, making him a key player to watch Royals vs Braves.


Sep 29, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches the ball against the Kansas City Royals during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

On the other side, Braves' center fielder Michael Harris has been a force to reckon with as well. In their last matchup against the Rangers on July 26th, Harris achieved a perfect batting average of 1.000 with an OPS of 4.0. His ability to get on base and score runs makes him a formidable opponent for the Boys in Blue.


Middle Innings


As we move into the middle innings, Salvador Perez's role as catcher will be crucial for K.C.'s defense strategy. Perez has maintained an impressive .500 batting average over three games, showcasing his reliability both behind and at the plate. His OPS of 1.85 during the game against the Cubs highlights his potential impact in this upcoming clash.


Sep 29, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches the ball against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Meanwhile, Braves' pitcher Dylan Lee is expected to bring his A-game after recording an ERA of 0.0 and a WHIP of 0.0 in recent appearances. His ability to strike out batters with a K/9 rate of 27 is something that could challenge even seasoned hitters like Perez.


Final Innings


In these decisive innings, Maikel Garcia's performance could tip the scales in favor of Kansas City. With a batting average of .667 and an OPS of 3.083 from his recent game against Cleveland Guardians on July 26th, Garcia's offensive prowess cannot be underestimated.


Sep 29, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Daysbel Hernández (62) pitches the ball against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

For Atlanta, Matt Olson stands out as another Braves player to watch due to his consistent fielding skills and solid hitting performance with an OPS of 1.3 from their game against San Francisco Giants on July 23rd.


As both teams gear up for this exciting matchup scheduled for July 28th at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, fans can catch all the action live on FDSSO network at 7:40 PM ET.


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