The Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The game is scheduled for May 11, 2025, at 2:10 PM ET.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Boston Red Sox (21-20, 4th in AL East)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Win, Loss
- Road Record: 10-11
- Batting Average: .256 over the last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Wilyer Abreu – Leads the Red Sox with 9 home runs, slugging .523.
- Carlos Narvaez – 11-for-35 with 3 home runs and 8 RBIs in the last 10 games.
- Rafael Devers – Coming off a four-hit game against the Royals on Saturday.
Kansas City Royals (24-17, 2nd in AL Central)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Win, Win, Win
- Home Record: 16-6
- Batting Average: .289 over the last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Bobby Witt Jr. – 17 doubles, 5 home runs, and 23 RBIs this season.
- Vinnie Pasquantino – 15-for-44 with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs in the last 10 games.
- Maikel Garcia – Batting .316 with 10 doubles, 4 home runs, and 16 walks.
Pitching Matchup
- Red Sox: Lucas Giolito (RHP) – Making his third start for Boston, looking to rebound after a shaky outing against Texas.
- Royals: Seth Lugo (RHP) – Has thrown four straight quality starts, posting a 1.98 ERA in that span.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Red Sox’s Strategy: Boston needs Devers and Abreu to continue their offensive production. If Giolito can settle in early, the Red Sox have a chance to steal a win on the road.
- Royals’ Strategy: Kansas City has been dominant at home, and Lugo’s consistency gives them an edge. If Witt Jr. and Pasquantino can generate offense, the Royals will be tough to beat.
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox 8.5
Kansas City Royals – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 10, 2025
