I'm playing KC on the run-line (+1.5 runs) Taking the extra +1.5 runs has continued to prove worthwhile, in games I expect to be of the close variety. Yesterday, the extra +1.5 runs turned the Mets from a loser into a winner. While I like KC to win this one "outright," I'm again happy to lay the short price in order to gain an extra +1.5 runs. The Mariners have lost Kikuchi's last two starts. Last time he pitched on the road, he allowed six runs (four earned) in just 1 2/3 innings. Going back a bit further finds that the M's are just 1-4 his past five starts, one of the losses coming against these same Royals. Kikuchi allowed four runs in five innings. On the other hand, the Royals are 4-0 in Bubic's last four starts, one of those a victory against Seattle. In fact, they're 8-2 his last 10 starts. Note that five of those, including the Seattle game, were decided by a single run. Royals bounce back with AT LEAST the "run-line cover."