Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions July 23rd 2024

Diamondbacks Aim to Slow Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals

The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to proceed with their three-game street series against the Kansas City Royals, falling off major areas of strength for a where they have won 12 of their last 19 games. This flood has pushed them from fourth spot in the National League West into wild-card conflict.

Diamondbacks’ Offensive Leaders

The hostile charge for the Diamondbacks has been driven by four champion hitters: Ketel Marte, Christian Walker, Eugenio Suarez, and Gabriel Moreno. Together, they have consolidated for 14 homers and 52 RBIs, bragging an aggregate batting normal .318 over the beyond 19 games.

Ketel Marte’s Consistent Performance

Ketel Marte has been particularly impressive, reaching base safely in 20 of his last 22 games. On Monday, Marte homered and singled, contributing to Arizona’s early lead against Kansas City. His home run, which was his 13th against left-handed pitching this season, leads the majors in that category.

Solid Starting Pitching

The Diamondbacks’ starting rotation has been a key factor in their recent success, posting a 2.89 ERA over the past 11 games. However, there was a notable exception with Yilber Diaz’s three-plus-inning, seven-run outing on Monday.

Jordan Montgomery’s Return

Arizona will receive a significant boost to their rotation on Tuesday with the return of Jordan Montgomery from a four-week absence due to right knee inflammation. Montgomery, who skipped a rehab assignment, is set to start against the Royals. In a recent simulated game, he maintained his velocity at 92-93 mph, showing promising signs of readiness.

“He threw a sim game today,” Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. “Maintained velo at 92-93 (mph). Everything was good.”

In his vocation, Montgomery is 0-1 with a 5.74 Time in three beginnings against Kansas City. His last appearance against the Royals was on July 31, 2022, where he permitted four sudden spikes in demand for four hits north of four or more innings while playing for the New York Yankees.

Kansas City’s Pitching Standpoint

Alec Bog will take the hill for the Royals, entering the game with a 7-6 record and a 4.52 Time. In his latest beginning on July 10 against St. Louis, Swamp permitted three sudden spikes in demand for three hits and struck out eight more than six innings. He likewise pitched a scoreless help inning against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

Bog’s Most memorable Experience with the Diamondbacks

Swamp has never confronted the Diamondbacks, adding a component of unusualness to the impending matchup.

Bobby Witt Jr’s. Hot Streak

The Royals are riding a four-game series of wins, to a great extent powered by the extraordinary execution of Bobby Witt Jr. Witt, who acquired American League Player of the Week praises, has been ablaze with three hits in every one of the last four games. His presentation incorporates coordinating Johnny Damon’s dash of games with somewhere around three hits, following just George Brett’s six-game streak in 1976.

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Witt’s consistency has been remarkable, going 12-for-15 in four games since the All-Star break.

“I think I’m in a good spot,” Witt said. “Just gotta keep doing what I’m doing. Biggest thing in this game is being consistent, not try to do too much. Just try to get good things going for the team.”

MJ Melendez’s Expected Return

The Royals are likewise anticipating the arrival of MJ Melendez, who has been recuperating from a left lower leg sprain. Melendez, who was put on the 10-day IL during the Elite player break, has been gaining great headway and is supposed to be enacted before the series opener against the Chicago Offspring on Friday.

“He’s getting along nicely,” Royals supervisor Matt Quatraro said. “He felt agreeable today. Today and tomorrow will be a major gauge.”

The Diamondbacks should carry their best game to dial back the scorching Royals and proceed with their move in the National League standings.