Kansas City at Tampa Bay

The Rays have hung in the tough AL East, but are fading fast as they have played an easy schedule compared to the rest of the AL East teams that all rank in the top five of all teams in strength of schedule. The Rays’ remaining 49 games feature 35 vs. winning teams. While the Royals aren't classified as a winning team, they have become a tough team to face. They have played their last 18 games vs. winning teams and are 11-7 overall. That mark includes 8-2 in their last 10 if they were getting the plus side of the runline. Luke Hochevar is emerging for the Royals who have now won his last seven starts, while the Rays continue to struggle vs. right-handed pitching where they are just 5-12 in their last 17. Play Kansas City on the runline in this one.