Angels vs Royals: Anthony Rendon Returns to Lineup, How to Watch, Odds, Notes and More

J.P. Hoornstra | Aug 19, 2024

Jul 20, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) tags out Oakland Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler (4) as he tries to stretch a double into a triple during the fourth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports / D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon returns to the lineup Monday against the Kansas City Royals as the Angels kick off a three-game series against their American League Central rivals:

Angels today from KC: pic.twitter.com/qxnyRfpZt7

— Erica Weston (@EricaLWeston) August 19, 2024

Rendon is batting fifth and playing third base after missing the last two games with a bruise on his right elbow.

Here's what else you need to know in advance of Monday's series opener:

How to Watch

Time: 5:10 p.m.

Location: Kauffman Stadium

TV: Bally Sports West

Radio: 830-AM

Odds

Moneyline: Angels +200/Royals -245

Over/under: 8.5

All odds via DraftKings

Prediction

Despite the Royals' recent stretch of success, starting pitcher Seth Lugo has struggled in his last two outings, allowing 11 earned runs in just over nine innings. At 13-7, with a 3.04 ERA, he remains on a short list of frontrunners for the American League Cy Young award. Carson Fulmer, although winless this season, has a manageable 4.22 ERA and has shown flashes of potential. If the Angels can get their offense going early, they might pull off an upset.

More

• Fulmer has a short but solid history at Kauffman Stadium (1.80 ERA) and has demonstrated an ability to hold batters to a .187 average after a first-pitch strike.

• Today marks Fulmer's first appearance at Kauffman Stadium since April 28, 2018 for the White Sox in Game 1 of a doubleheader, when he tossed a career-high 7 scoreless innings in a winning effort.

• Angels closer Ben Joyce, who threw the fastest strikeout pitch this season at 104.7 mph, ranks second in the majors since June 17 with a stellar 2.53 ERA.

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