Royals vs Red Sox starting pitchers
Royals vs Red Sox statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Red Sox |
| Hits |
771 (13th) |
793 (9th) |
| Batting Average |
.247 (11th) |
.253 (9th) |
| Runs Batted In |
419 (Tied-11th) |
411 (13th) |
| Runs |
432 (12th) |
428 (13th) |
| Home Runs |
97 (Tied-15th) |
106 (Tied-9th) |
| Walks |
252 (Tied-27th) |
289 (12th) |
| Stolen Bases |
80 (7th) |
88 (6th) |
| Strikeouts |
649 (28th) |
878 (3rd) |
| Pitches |
13078 (26th) |
13716 (9th) |
Boston Red Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/11/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
W |
7-0 |
| 7/10/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
L |
5-2 |
| 7/9/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
W |
12-9 |
| 7/7/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
W |
3-0 |
| 7/6/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
14-4 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/10/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
8-5 |
| 7/10/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
6-4 |
| 7/7/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
W |
10-1 |
| 7/6/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
3-1 |
| 7/5/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
4-2 |
Royals vs Red Sox predictions
Heading into the showdown at Fenway Park, the Kansas City Royals have some key players poised to make significant impacts. Cole Ragans, for instance, looks to continue his solid pitching season. With an ERA of 3.28 and a knack for keeping the hits low, Ragans really could control the game's pace. Meanwhile, watch for Bobby Witt Jr. to keep swinging a hot bat; his .325 batting average and the ability to drive in runs consistently make him someone the Red Sox will need to strategize around carefully. Lastly, Salvador Perez, known for his power at the plate, could very well add to his home run tally in this matchup.
On the other side, the Boston Red Sox have their own set of aces ready to respond. Rafael Devers is certainly one to keep an eye on, possessing both a team-high .289 batting average and 21 homers this season. He seems primed to be a big factor in the game. Another Red Sox to watch is outfielder Tyler O'Neill, whose ability to get on base and potentially steal bags adds another layer to Boston's offensive strategy. Additionally, Cooper Criswell is projected to put in a strong effort on the mound, aiming to maintain a win percentage above .600 which suggests he'll be a tough competitor for the Royals' batters.
As both teams come prepared with their star players, this matchup at Fenacity truly sets the stage for an exciting game. However, considering the depth of the lineup and historical performance on home ground, the Boston Red Sox might just have a slight edge. Their blend of experienced and strategically strong hitters combined with the challenging pitching could tip the scales in their favor against the Royals. It’s shaping up to be one heck of a game, where every pitch and swing could lead to dramatic shifts in momentum.
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Royals vs Red Sox game info
| Venue |
Fenway Park |
| Location |
Boston, Massachusetts |
| First pitch |
Fri 7:10 PM |
| TV |
NESN |
| Temperature |
82° |
| Chance of Rain |
47% |
