Final Score: Red Sox 8 - Royals 2
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 8:10 PM ET

Red Sox @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Sox
65-49 Rating 1560
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
58%
42%
Projected margin: Boston Red Sox +0.8
Royals
53-61 Rating 1465
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Sox Royals
All-time wins 200 206
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.7 4.5
Last meeting 8 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Sox Royals
Games played 114 114
Avg runs scored 5.0 4.3
Avg runs conceded 4.1 4.9
Win percentage 57% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 47%