The Kansas City Royals (57-86) will visit the Boston Red Sox (69-74), Friday at 7:10 PM ET, with both squads on losing streaks — three and two straight, respectively.
The Royals are an underdog away (+170) at the Red Sox (-205). The Red Sox will start Michael Wacha (11-1) versus the Royals and Jonathan Heasley (3-8).
The Red Sox lost their most recent game against the Yankees by a 5-3 score Friday. Abraham Almonte went 1-for-2 with a double to lead them offensively. Brayan Bello picked up the loss after throwing five innings without giving up an earned run on six hits, while striking out six.
The Royals suffered a 3-2 loss to the Twins yesterday. Salvador Perez (2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Daniel Lynch took the loss on the mound after going five innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits while striking out eight.