Royals vs Red Sox starting pitchers
Royals vs Red Sox statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Red Sox |
| Hits |
784 (15th) |
820 (9th) |
| Batting Average |
.246 (12th) |
.254 (7th) |
| Runs Batted In |
425 (11th) |
424 (Tied-12th) |
| Runs |
438 (13th) |
441 (12th) |
| Home Runs |
99 (Tied-17th) |
110 (8th) |
| Walks |
255 (Tied-27th) |
294 (15th) |
| Stolen Bases |
80 (Tied-7th) |
88 (6th) |
| Strikeouts |
657 (29th) |
911 (4th) |
| Pitches |
13337 (28th) |
14123 (9th) |
Boston Red Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/13/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
5-0 |
| 7/12/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
6-1 |
| 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 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/13/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
L |
5-0 |
| 7/12/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
W |
6-1 |
| 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 |
Royals vs Red Sox predictions
Rolling into this series, a few Kansas City Royals players are especially worth keeping an eye on. Freddy Fermin, with his ability to consistently get on base, could be pivotal in punching up the Royals' offense in this matchup. Given his stats, we might see him hitting a broad mix of singles and doubles, potentially pushing more runs across the plate. Another notable mention is Bobby Witt Jr. His agility and skill could significantly tip the balance, especially if he continues to hit as he has been, mixing in doubles and triples which could drive in crucial runs and maybe swipe a few bases.
On the flip side, the Boston Red Sox have weapons of their own. Rafael Devers, who has been outstanding with his batting average and home runs this season, is expected to bring that same intensity to Fenway Park. His ability to drive in runs and clout extra-base hits could be a game-changer for the Sox. Also, keep an eye on Jarren Duran, whose speed on the bases could make him a disruptive force, potentially turning base hits into scoring opportunities. His performance could really energize the Boston lineup and put significant pressure on Kansas City's defense.
Given these projections, the game might tilt in favor of the Boston Red Sox. Their combination of solid pitching projected for Bello and the explosive potential of their batting lineup, spearheaded by the likes of Devers and Duran, suggests they might have just enough to edge out the Royals. Considering the dynamics and specifics of their matchups, Boston’s mix of power at the plate and speed on the bases could prove to be the deciding factors in this compelling faceoff.
Boston Red Sox injuries
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Royals vs Red Sox game info
| Venue |
Fenway Park |
| Location |
Boston, Massachusetts |
| First pitch |
Sun 1:35 PM |
| TV |
NESN |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
