Zack Greinke will save Royals from getting swept, plus other best bets for Wednesday

Ian Kennedy robbed us of a perfect night with his walk-off win for the Padres. Wednesday's baseball picks are a big schedule of afternoon games. Chris Bengel and his team will focus on the nightcap of games in this installment.

Guardians have taken the first two games of the series. Cody Morris has just one start under his belt. Zack Greinke is making his return to the mound after a few weeks out with a forearm injury. Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 games. They rank 20th in the Major League Baseball in batting average. Royals rank in top half of Major league Baseball with batting averages.

Zack Greinke will save Royals from getting swept. The Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 games.

Zack Greinke will save Royals from getting swept. Red Sox at Rays, 6:40 p.m. TV: MLB.TV.

The under is 7-3-1 in the Rays' last 11 home games. Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta has been throwing the ball well recently. Jeffrey Springs has also been pitching well lately. The pick is Under 7.0 runs. The best bet is to bet on Zack Greinke saving Royals from getting swept.

The under is 6-2-1 in the Rays' last nine home games. Christian Javier has recorded at least seven strikeouts in three of his last six starts. Javier's last start came against the Rangers on August 31. Javier is 16th in baseball with 157 strikeouts.

Zack Greinke will save Royals from getting swept on Wednesday. Javier has registered at least seven strikeouts in three of his last six starts.