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12:10 am • MLB NetworkStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 5.58 | 3-13 | |
 |  | 4.56 | 10-12 |
Red Sox vs. Royals Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox 10-10 | -1.5+114 | o9-109 | -148 | |
Royals 12-7 | +1.5-136 | u9-109 | +125 | |
Kauffman StadiumKansas City
Red Sox vs. Royals Game Analysis
Red Sox vs. Royals Notes
Keys to the Game
The Royals are just 2-29 (.065) when their opponents score in the first inning this season -- lowest in MLB; League Avg: .337.
The Red Sox are just 2-40 (.048) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season -- 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .114.
Matchup Contrasts
Nicky Lopez has a miss rate of only 12% on elevated fastballs this season -- ninth best in MLB-- 93rd Percentile. Nick Pivetta has located his fastball up 58% of the time this season -- fourth highest among qualified SPs-- 94th Percentile.
Red Sox vs. Royals Expert Picks
Popular Props
Last 5 Matchups
Betting Trends
- Royals are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Royals are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Royals are 5-4 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Royals' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Royals' 10 last games at home
Red Sox vs. Royals Public Betting
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Royals vs. Red Sox Injury Updates
Royals Injuries
Kyle Wright
PWright is out for season with shoulder
Out for Season
Kris Bubic
PBubic is out with elbow
Out
Michael Massey
IFMassey is day-to-day with back
Day-to-Day
Red Sox Injuries
Trevor Story
IFStory is out for season with elbow
Out for Season
Lucas Giolito
PGiolito is out for season with elbow
Out for Season
Nick Pivetta
PPivetta is out with elbow
Out
Vladimir Gutierrez
PGutierrez is out with elbow
Out
Rafael Devers
IFDevers is day-to-day with knee
Day-to-Day
Tyler O'Neill
OFO'Neill is out with concussion
Out
Garrett Whitlock
PWhitlock is out with oblique
Out
Vaughn Grissom
IFGrissom is out with groin
Out
Romy Gonzalez
IFGonzalez is out with wrist
Out
Red Sox vs. Royals Box Score
Red Sox Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN.Pivetta, P | 86 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
| RM.Barnes, P | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LD. Hernández, P | 43 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1J. Davis, RF | 0-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1A.Verdugo, PH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1A.Verdugo, RF | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2T. Pham, LF | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3R.Devers, 3B | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4X.Bogaerts, SS | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5J.Martinez, DH | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6E. Hosmer, 1B | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7C. Arroyo, 2B | 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8K. Plawecki, C | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9J.Duran, CF | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Royals Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LK.Bubic, P | 89 | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
| RT.Clarke, P | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| RD.Coleman, P | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| RS.Barlow, P | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M.Melendez, LF | 2-4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2B.Witt, 3B | 2-4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3S.Perez, C | 2-4 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 4V.Pasquantino, DH | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4K.Isbel, PR | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4K.Isbel, DH | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5H. Dozier, 1B | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6M.Massey, 2B | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7M.Taylor, CF | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8N. Eaton, RF | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9N.Lopez, SS | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Red Sox vs. Royals Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Red Sox 10-10 | N/A | N/A |
Royals 12-7 | N/A | N/A |