On the 13th of July, 2024, an exciting encounter is lined up at Fenway Park as the Kansas City Royals take on the Boston Red Sox, starting at 4:10 PM amidst expected light rain conditions.

Seth Lugo, with an impressive ERA of 2.213, is scheduled to start for the Royals. Opposing him on the mound for the Red Sox will be Kutter Poole Crawford, who holds an ERA of 3.237. In the standings of the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals are currently 5th with a 52-43 record, translating to a 0.55 winning percentage. Having achieved 16 divisional victories against 10 losses, they sit 3rd in their division. Recently, the Royals have been performing well with a four-game winning streak and six victories in their last 10 matchups. Their home record stands strong at 31-18, though they’ve been less dominant on the road with a 21-25 record.

The Red Sox, placed 6th in the AL East Division, hold a close 51-42 win-loss record, equivalent to a 0.55 winning percentage. They’ve won 13 of 24 divisional games, positioning them 3rd in the division. The team has secured 7 wins in their last 10 games but are coming off a loss. Boston’s performance has been mixed, with a 22-25 record at home and a better 29-17 tally on the road.

Regarding betting odds, the game presents intriguing opportunities for fans and bettors alike. The Royals are set at an Away Team MoneyLine of +112, indicating a slightly less favored outcome compared to the Home Team MoneyLine for the Red Sox at -130. The point spread sits at -1.5, leaning towards a potentially close game with the Over/Under pegged at 9.0. These lines offer a glimpse into what is expected to be a tightly contested battle under the Fenway lights.