Final Score: Royals 5 - Red Sox 4
Sunday, May 17, 1981 at 3:33 AM ET

Royals @ Red Sox

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Royals
8-18 Rating 1526
Form: LWLLW
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Boston Red Sox +0.2
Red Sox
16-15 Rating 1523
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Royals Red Sox
All-time wins 74 71
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.5 4.7
Last meeting 7 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Royals Red Sox
Games played 26 31
Avg runs scored 2.9 4.6
Avg runs conceded 4.6 5.2
Win percentage 31% 52%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 38%