Final Score: Royals 9 - Red Sox 2
Saturday, August 9, 1997 at 7:05 PM ET

Royals @ Red Sox

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Royals
47-65 Rating 1462
Form: LLWLL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Boston Red Sox +0.8
Red Sox
57-59 Rating 1516
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Royals Red Sox
All-time wins 175 147
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.5 4.4
Last meeting 2 8

Key Season Stats

Stat Royals Red Sox
Games played 112 116
Avg runs scored 4.5 5.6
Avg runs conceded 5.0 5.3
Win percentage 42% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 39% 47%