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Game 17 Thread: Rangers vs. Royals

It’s Jacob DeGrom again, wheeeee

Apr 11, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field.
Apr 11, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field.
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Jacob DeGrom is a monster. The Royals, meanwhile, are trotting out a lineup against him that includes Kyle Isbel, Hunter Dozier, Matt Duffy, Nicky Lopez, and Nate Eaton. In a row. Meanwhile, the Royals are trotting out Jordan Lyles, so...yeah.

What that means is that the Royals are just gonna get stomped on or they’re going to score a dozen runs inexplicably. There is no in between. Let’s see what’s what.

Rangers lineup

Royals lineup