A series opener between the Boston Red Sox (53-53) and Kansas City Royals (41-64) is scheduled for Thursday at 8:10 PM ET, at Kauffman Stadium.
The Royals (+114 underdog on the moneyline to win) host the Red Sox (-134). The Red Sox will give the ball to Nick Pivetta (8-8) against the Royals and Kris Bubic (2-6).
The Red Sox’s matchup yesterday versus the Astros resulted in a 6-1 loss. Xander Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the defeat, while Rich Hill threw three innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits while striking out one en route to taking the loss.
The Royals suffered a 4-1 loss to the White Sox yesterday. Bobby Witt Jr. (2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Brady Singer took the loss on the mound after going six innings, giving up four earned runs on 11 hits while striking out three.