Final Score: Red Sox 2 - Royals 8
Thursday, August 20, 1998 at 4:33 AM ET

Red Sox @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Sox
74-50 Rating 1538
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
56%
44%
Projected margin: Boston Red Sox +0.6
Royals
55-71 Rating 1456
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Sox Royals
All-time wins 156 178
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.5 4.5
Last meeting 11 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Sox Royals
Games played 124 126
Avg runs scored 5.6 4.4
Avg runs conceded 4.5 5.8
Win percentage 60% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 55% 35%