Cincinnati right-hander Nick Martinez has tossed 12 scoreless innings in two starts since joining the rotation again. Martinez has a 2.08 ERA in five outings (two starts) against the Royals who hand the ball to right-hander Michael Lorenzen.

Lorenzen has a 5.03 ERA in his last three starts, the last two with the Royals since coming over from the Texas Rangers. The team record is 6-14 in Lorenzen's 20 starts in 2024.

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