MLB Game Preview: Kansas City Royals (56-57) vs. Boston Red Sox (63-51)

Game Details

• Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
• Time: 7:10 PM ET
• Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
• Broadcast: NESN, Bally Sports Kansas City, MLB.tv

Team Overview

Kansas City Royals

• Road Record: 28–29
• Recent Form: 6–4 in last 10 games
• Team ERA: 3.58 (2nd in MLB)
• Pitching Probable: Ryan Bergert (1–0, 2.78 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 34 K)

Boston Red Sox

• Home Record: 38–21
• Recent Form: 8–2 in last 10 games
• Team Batting Average (Last 10): .275
• Pitching Probable: Garrett Crochet (12–4, 2.23 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 175 K)

Key Matchups & Players to Watch

Player	Team	Why It Matters
Garrett Crochet	Red Sox	Ace lefty with 1.62 ERA in 8 career appearances vs Royals
Ryan Bergert	Royals	Rookie making debut after trade from Padres; 34 K in 35.2 IP
Jarren Duran	Red Sox	13-for-41 with 5 doubles, 3 HR, 12 RBI in last 10 games
Wilyer Abreu	Red Sox	20 HR, 33 extra-base hits – power threat in middle of lineup
Maikel Garcia	Royals	.298 AVG, 28 doubles, 49 RBI – consistent top-of-lineup bat
Bobby Witt Jr.	Royals	11 hits in last 39 AB, 4 doubles, 2 HR – elite speed and power

Head-to-Head & Recent Trends

• Season Series: Red Sox lead 3–1
• Last Meeting: Red Sox won 8–5 on August 4
• Red Sox Last 10 Games: 8–2, 2.90 ERA, +27 run differential
• Royals Last 10 Games: 6–4, 4.25 ERA, +8 run differential
• Red Sox Home Win Streak: 6 games

Injury Report

Boston Red Sox

• Roman Anthony (back) – day-to-day
• Marcelo Mayer (wrist), Triston Casas (knee), Kutter Crawford (knee), Patrick Sandoval (elbow) – 60-Day IL
• Liam Hendriks, Josh Winckowski, Justin Slaten – long-term injuries

Kansas City Royals

• Jac Caglianone (hamstring), Mark Canha (elbow), Michael Massey (ankle) – 10-Day IL
• Cole Ragans, Alec Marsh, James McArthur – 60-Day IL