The Boston Red Sox won two games of a three-game set against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field this weekend.
The Red Sox remain on the road for a three-game set against the Kansas City Royals at Kaufman Stadium beginning tonight.
The Royals come into this series after winning three games of a four-game set against the Detroit Tigers on the road.
The Red Sox currently sit at 59-51 on the season, 32-23 in road games and third place in the AL East, 6.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees who are tied for the lead in the division.
The Royals currently sit at 63-50 on the season, 36-22 in home games and third place in the AL Central, five games behind the Cleveland Guardians and 4.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins.
This series is an important one as the Royals hold a 2.5-game lead over the Red Sox for the final AL Wild Card spot.
Pitching Matchups:
Game 1:
Boston - LHP James Paxton, 8-3, 4.52 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 93.2 IP, 69 strikeouts to 49 walks.
Kansas City - RHP Brady Singer, 8-6, 2.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 125 IP, 115 strikeouts to 36 walks.
Game 2:
Boston - RHP Brayan Bello, 10-5, 5.13 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 107 IP, 103 strikeouts to 38 walks.
Kansas City - RHP Seth Lugo, 13-5, 2.57 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 150.1 IP, 127 strikeouts to 33 walks.
Game 3:
Boston - RHP Kutter Crawford, 7-8, 3.81 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 127.2 IP, 122 strikeouts to 30 walks.
Kansas City - LHP Cole Ragans, 8-7, 3.36 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 134 IP, 159 strikeouts to 45 walks.
Series schedule for the Red Sox and Royals:
Game 1: Monday, Aug. 5, 8:10 p.m. ET
Game 2: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 8:10 p.m. ET
Game 3: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:10 p.m. ET
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