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Dodgers, Royals Make Massive Announcement Regarding Sunday’s Rain Delay

Jul 1, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA;  A general view of Kauffman stadium during a rain delay before the game between the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Dodgers. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jul 1, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of Kauffman stadium during a rain delay before the game between the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Dodgers. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images | Peter Aiken-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't start their series finale against the Kansas City Royals on time as a rain delay was issued ahead of the rubber match.

The start time has finally been announced and the game will now begin at 12:10 PT.

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The Dodgers are tied for the best record in baseball at 52-32 and currently up six games in their division. The Royals, on the other hand, are 3.5 games back from a Wild Card spot in the American League.

The Dodgers are set to have right-hander Lou Trivino on the bump, who despite his 4.06 ERA on the year, has lowered it to just a 2.89 average upon heading to L.A. Trivino has 14 strikeouts to just six walks across 18.2 innings in a Dodgers uniform.

As for Kansas City, southpaw Kris Bubic will be starting on the mound with a 2.18 ERA across 15 starts on the year. He has hurled 96 strikeouts to just 27 walks, totaling an ERA+ of 189, almost 90 percent better than the league average arm.

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