The nightcap drops at 7:40 PM EDT Thursday in Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium, streaming on MLB.TV, Royals.TV and DBACKS.TV. The Diamondbacks have somehow listed 60‑Day IL stalwart Corbin Burnes (RHP, #39) as their starter—maybe they’re hoping his phantom arm will scare the batters. Across the rubber, veteran Michael Wacha (RHP, #52) carries a tidy 9‑8 line, 3.36 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP, looking to remind everyone why he’s still in the mix. Statistically, Arizona’s 4.13 ERA and .242 average edge Kansas City’s 4.70 ERA and .247, but both clubs are doling out walks like candy.
Add to the mix a 15‑day IL Michael Soroka and a parade of other D‑backs on the shelf, while the Royals juggle their own minor‑league circus. It’s a classic case of “who can make the most errors before the ninth inning.” Make your pick and hop into the conversation on StreakChat.