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Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction, Odds and Picks for Thursday, 05/01/25

Updated: 6:00 AM ET May 02, 2025

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16-15

Royals

1:10 PM ETThu May 1

14-16

Rays

Chad Hartsock

Updated: 6:00 AM ET May 02, 2025

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