Maikel Garcia remains in the 9th spot for the Royals on Saturday, as they face Gerrit Cole and the Yankees.Maikel Garcia, who is hitting 9th for the Royals, has shown a strong performance against right-handed pitchers, with a .290 average and a .365 OBP. This could be crucial as they face Gerrit Cole. Garcia’s stats against Cole are limited but promising, with a .333 average and a .429 OBP.
Garcia’s presence at the bottom of the lineup could provide a boost for the Royals, especially since he’s been effective in his last 7 games, hitting .333 with a .429 OBP. His speed is also a factor, as he has 23 stolen bases this season.
