Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox Prediction: Can Rafael Devers, Red Sox Edge Royals at Fenway?
The Kansas City Royals will battle the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night from Fenway Park. Can Rafael Devers and the Red Sox outlast Seth Lugo and the Royals? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Royals vs. Red Sox.
Matt McCuen - July 12, 2024, 4:55 PM EDT
5 minKansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox Prediction: Can Rafael Devers, Red Sox Edge Royals at Fenway?
On Saturday night, the Kansas City Royals and the Boston Red Sox will meet from Fenway Park.
The Royals begin this contest by chasing down the Cleveland Guardians in first place.
With just two days left before the All-Star Break, Kansas City appears to be a playoff-caliber team.
Royals vs. Red Sox DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: July 13, 2024
- Start Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox Prediction
This series is essential as both teams are battling for a wildcard spot in the AL.
As we begin the series, Boston holds a one-game lead over the Royals for the final wildcard spot.
Playing on the road has been an issue for the Royals this year, as they are batting .226 on the road compared to .267 at home.
Currently, the Royals have the most home wins in the AL.
Bobby Witt Jr. has enjoyed an outstanding season, batting .325 with a team-best 62 runs batted in. '
Catcher Salvador Perez leads the squad with 16 home runs this season.
Maikel Garcia has added six home runs and 43 RBI's.
All-Star Seth Lugo will get the rock tonight. Lugo is 11-3 with a 2.21 ERA, which ranks first in baseball.
Boston would love to earn a win tonight and keep their spot in the playoffs at the all-star break.
The Sox have been a pleasant surprise this season.
Entering the season, many did not think that this Red Sox squad was good enough to reach the playoffs.
Coming into this series, Boston trails the first-place Baltimore Orioles by 5.5 games in the AL East.
Rafael Devers has enjoyed a strong year with 21 home runs and 58 runs batted in.
Jarren Duran leads the Sox with 107 hits on the campaign.
Ceddanne Rafaela has launched eleven home runs while knocking in 51 runs.
Cooper Criswell will get the rock tonight. Criswell is 3-3 with a 4.15 ERA.
Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox Pick
Boston will take care of business tonight.
Kansas City has really struggled to play on the road this season.
While Lugo has enjoyed a great year, he is a regression candidate.
Let's cash in tonight!
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