Final Score: Royals 2 - Red Sox 8
Friday, August 8, 1997 at 7:05 PM ET

Royals @ Red Sox

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Royals
47-64 Rating 1464
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Boston Red Sox +0.8
Red Sox
56-59 Rating 1514
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Royals Red Sox
All-time wins 175 146
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.5 4.4
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Royals Red Sox
Games played 111 115
Avg runs scored 4.5 5.6
Avg runs conceded 5.0 5.4
Win percentage 42% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 47%