Final Score: Red Sox 1 - Royals 2
Tuesday, May 5, 1981 at 8:05 PM ET

Red Sox @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Sox
8-12 Rating 1514
Form: LLLLW
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Kansas City Royals +0.4
Royals
5-12 Rating 1533
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Sox Royals
All-time wins 69 72
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.7 4.5
Last meeting 8 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Sox Royals
Games played 20 17
Avg runs scored 4.0 3.1
Avg runs conceded 6.0 4.6
Win percentage 40% 29%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 12%