Los Angeles Dodgers at Kansas City Royals 8/12/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game interleague series on the road Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Los Angeles is 77-31 following its 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Los Angeles swept the Twins in a short two-game interleague series and the Dodgers have won each of the last 10. Los Angeles has extended its lead at the top of the National League West to 16 games over the San Diego Padres.

First baseman Freddie Freeman is batting .322 to lead Los Angeles and has team highs in hits with 138 and on-base percentage at .398. Right fielder Mookie Betts is the leader in home runs with 25 and shortstop Trea Turner is the leader in RBIs with 81. On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will send Tony Gonsolin to the mound. The right-hander is 13-1 with a 2.30 ERA, 102 KS and 29 BBs.

Kansas City improved to 46-66 following its 8-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. MJ Melendez hit a home run to break a tie in the seventh inning and help lead the Kansas City Royals to the victory. Kansas City has won four of the last five. The Royals are fourth in the American League Central, 13 games behind first place Cleveland.

Bobby Witt Jr is leading Kansas City with a .254 batting average, 100 hits and 57 RBIs, while Salvador Perez is the leader in home runs with 16. On Friday, the Kansas City Royals will send Daniel Lynch to the mound. The left-hander is 4-7 with a 4.79 ERA, 86 Ks and 33 BBs.