Daily Baseball Player Predictions: Andrew Vaughn, Salvador Perez, Manny Machado for MLB Games
The San Diego Padres secured a 7-1 victory last night, thanks in part to Manny Machado's impressive three-run homer. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals, currently two games under .500, are keeping their wild card hopes alive, sitting just four games behind the final spot.
In the Royals' camp, All-Star catcher Salvador Perez is enjoying a stellar July. He's slashing an impressive .341/.386/.741 with 7 doubles, 9 home runs, and 20 RBI. Perez is tied for the team-lead with 18 home runs for the year.
Perez's solid form continues, and he's even a promising bet on DraftKings and Fanatics, with odds of +370 for a home run today.
The Royals have bolstered their roster with the addition of Randal Grichuk. However, the focus remains on Perez, who's been a consistent performer this month. In July, he's hitting .330 with 12 runs scored, 7 doubles, 7 home runs, 22 RBI, and a 1.015 OPS.
On the other side of the field, Manny Machado has been equally impressive. During his seven-game hitting streak, he's averaging 4.1 hits + runs + runs batted in per game, recording two or more in each game. His current streak sees him hitting .552 with a 1.491 OPS.
Machado will face Clay Holmes today, whom he has a 1-for-2 record against. Holmes, who has reverse splits, has right-handers hitting .251 against him compared to .227 for left-handed bats.
The Royals and the San Diego Padres are not scheduled to face each other, but the Kansas City Royals will take on the Atlanta Braves. As for Perez's performance against the Braves' pitching staff, there's no specific information available.
In other news, the Cubs' Shota Imanaga struggled in his last outing, allowing 12 hits, 3 home runs, and 7 earned runs in 3 innings against the White Sox. Andrew Vaughn, currently playing for the Brewers, has been a consistent performer, with a .375 batting average, 10 runs scored, 4 doubles, 5 home runs, 21 RBI, and a 1.209 OPS in 15 games with the team.
However, detailed prop predictions or performance analysis for Vaughn, Perez, and Machado for July 30, 2025, are currently unavailable in the recent expert betting recaps or player-focused prop bet articles indexed up to July 30, 2025. For more specific information, it may be necessary to consult specialized or updated sportsbook platforms or MLB-specific analytic sites.
The Royals have made the decision to extend pitcher Seth Lugo instead of trading him, indicating a commitment to their current roster. The upcoming game between the Royals and the Braves promises to be an exciting match-up, with both teams eager to secure a win.
Perez's impressive July performance continues, with him being a promising bet for a home run on DraftKings and Fanatics, given his odds of +370 for one today. Meanwhile, Manny Machado is maintaining his stellar form, with a seven-game hitting streak that sees him averaging over four hits + runs + runs batted in per game.
