Kansas City Royals vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick Prediction 8/17/2024 by Tony T.
Royals at Reds—Michael Wacha to start for KC. Wacha has 21 starts in 2024 posting an ERA of 3.50 with WHIP of 1.22. The veteran strikes out 19.8% with 7.4% walks. Ground balls sit at 41.5% with 1.04 home runs per nine innings. Nick Lodolo will start for Cincinnati. Lodolo in 19 starts has an ERA of 3.99 with WHIP of 1.14. The lefthander has a K mark of 24.4% with 7% walks. Grounders are 46.8% with 1.00 home runs per nine innings.