Final Score: Red Sox 8 - Royals 2
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 8:10 PM ET

Red Sox @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Sox
64-49 Rating 1559
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
57%
43%
Projected margin: Boston Red Sox +0.7
Royals
53-60 Rating 1467
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Sox Royals
All-time wins 199 206
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.7 4.5
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Sox Royals
Games played 113 113
Avg runs scored 5.0 4.3
Avg runs conceded 4.1 4.8
Win percentage 57% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 47%