On the evening of August 5, 2024, a pivotal MLB matchup is set to take place at Kauffman Stadium as the Boston Red Sox go head-to-head with the Kansas City Royals starting at 8:10 PM. The forecast predicts scattered clouds for the game time.

James Paxton will be on the pitcher’s mound for the Red Sox, entering the game with a 4.516 ERA. Counterpart Brady Singer will pitch for the Royals, boasting a more commendable ERA of 2.880.

In the AL East Division standings for the 2024 season, the Red Sox are currently positioned 6th, with an overall record of 58-51, a win percentage of .530. They have played 14-13 within their division, ranked 3rd. Their recent performance includes 5 wins out of their last 10 games, despite being on a one-game losing streak. At home, their record stands at 27-28, while away they have performed slightly better with 31-23. Their day game wins total 23, with night games seeing 35 wins. Boston has scored a total of 537 runs and conceded 509.

Meanwhile, the Royals sit at 5th place in the AL Central Division with a record of 62-50 and a winning percentage of .550. Their divisional record is a strong 24-11, also placing them 3rd within the division. Kansas City has secured 6 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a losing streak of one. They hold a solid 36-22 record at home and a 26-28 record on the road, with 25 victories in day games against 37 in night games. Overall, they have tallied 533 runs scored while giving up 439.