Dairon Blanco's MLB Props - Diamondbacks vs Royals 7/23

Game Summary

The Kansas City Royals will host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at 8:10 p.m. EDT. The Royals, currently 56-45 and third in the AL Central, are looking to extend their four-game home winning streak. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks, standing at 51-50 and third in the NL West, aim to bounce back after a recent loss.

Kansas City has shown impressive home performance with a 35-18 record, supported by a .409 team slugging percentage, ranking ninth in MLB. Arizona, with a 25-26 road record, boasts the ninth-best team batting average at .252. Notably, this game marks the second encounter between these teams this season.

Leading the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. has been a standout with 27 doubles, 10 triples, 18 home runs, and 69 RBIs. Salvador Perez has also been in fine form, going 12-for-37 with four home runs and 11 RBIs over the past 10 games. For the Diamondbacks, Christian Walker leads with 22 home runs and a .486 slugging percentage, while Eugenio Suarez has been productive, hitting 10-for-36 with four home runs and 11 RBIs in the last 10 games.

The Royals have been dominant over their last 10 games, going 8-2 with a .292 batting average and a 2.66 ERA, outscoring opponents by 33 runs. The Diamondbacks have also performed well, going 6-4 with a .242 batting average and a 3.54 ERA, outscoring opponents by nine runs.

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Player Prop Odds

Here are the player prop odds for Dairon Blanco:

Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+370)

Batter Hits: Over 1.5 (+290)

Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+180)

Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (+105)

Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-115)

Batter Stolen Bases: Over 0.5 (+220)

Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+135)

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Player Analysis

Dairon Blanco has been a valuable asset for the Kansas City Royals this season. Although his overall stats don’t jump off the page, Blanco has shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in key moments. His current batting average stands at .252 with 7 home runs and 34 RBIs. Blanco's speed is one of his most significant assets, making him a constant threat on the base paths and a candidate for stolen bases.

Blanco’s recent form has been encouraging, and he has been particularly effective against right-handed pitchers. Over the past 10 games, he’s hitting .280 with a couple of stolen bases, adding to his value as a multi-faceted player.

Opposing Analysis

Arizona Diamondbacks’ pitching staff has been solid but not overpowering. The Diamondbacks' overall team ERA is 3.71, ranking seventh in MLB. However, they have struggled somewhat on the road, where their ERA balloons to 4.15. The Diamondbacks’ bullpen has been a mixed bag, with some reliable arms but also a few who have been inconsistent.

For Blanco, facing Jordan Montgomery (0-0) could be an intriguing matchup. Montgomery has struggled this season with a high ERA of 6.44 and has allowed a significant number of hits and walks. This could provide an opportunity for Blanco to capitalize, especially if he gets on base early in the game.

Pitching Probables

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	Strikeouts
Jordan Montgomery (ARI)	0-0	6.44	45
Alec Marsh (KC)	7-6	4.52	84

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Team Previews

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks have been solid in most aspects of the game. Their batting average of .250 ranks tenth in MLB, and they score an average of 4.7 runs per game. Christian Walker is the leading home run hitter with 22, and Ketel Marte has been consistent with a .291 batting average.

On the pitching side, the Diamondbacks have a team ERA of 3.71, which is seventh best in the league. Their bullpen has been decent, with a few hiccups here and there, but overall, they have managed to hold leads and close out games effectively.

Kansas City Royals

The Royals have been an exciting team to watch, particularly at home where they have a 35-18 record. Their team batting average of .252 is ninth in MLB, and they rank third in runs scored with 495. Bobby Witt Jr. has been the standout performer with his all-around abilities, and Salvador Perez continues to be a force at the plate.

Pitching has been a bit of a roller coaster for the Royals. Alec Marsh has been one of the more reliable starters, with a 4.52 ERA and 84 strikeouts. However, the overall team ERA of 4.52 ranks 26th in the league, indicating inconsistency and challenges in maintaining leads.

Team Injuries

Arizona Diamondbacks

Player	Position	Injury Status
Jordan Montgomery	SP	15-Day IL (knee)
Blake Walston	SP	15-Day IL (elbow)
Merrill Kelly	SP	60-Day IL (shoulder)
Kyle Nelson	RP	60-Day IL (shoulder)
Eduardo Rodriguez	SP	60-Day IL (shoulder)
Drey Jameson	RP	60-Day IL (elbow)

Kansas City Royals

Player	Position	Injury Status
MJ Melendez	LF	10-Day IL (ankle)
Dan Altavilla	RP	60-Day IL (oblique)
Josh Taylor	RP	60-Day IL (biceps)
Kyle Wright	SP	60-Day IL (shoulder)

Recent Games

Arizona Diamondbacks

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Chicago Cubs	W 5-2	W
@ Chicago Cubs	W 3-0	W
@ Chicago Cubs	L 2-1 (10)	L
@ Kansas City Royals	L 10-4	L

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Kansas City Royals

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Chicago Cubs	W 7-1	W
vs Chicago Cubs	W 6-1	W
vs Chicago Cubs	W 4-1	W
vs Arizona Diamondbacks	W 10-4	W

Prediction

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