On the evening of August 5, 2024, the Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Kansas City Royals at the Kauffman Stadium, starting at 08:10 PM under scattered clouds. Heading to the mound for the Red Sox will be James Paxton, who carries an ERA of 4.516. Opposing him, Brady Singer of the Royals, will bring a notable lower ERA of 2.880 to the game.

In the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Red Sox currently hold the 6th position with a 0.53 winning percentage, derived from 58 wins and 51 losses. Their divisional play records them at 14 wins and 13 losses, stacking them 3rd within their division. The team’s recent performance includes 5 wins out of their last 10 games, and they are on a losing streak of one game. When it comes to playing conditions, they’ve tallied 27 home wins and 28 losses, compared to a better record on the road with 31 wins and 23 losses. Their day game wins stand at 23 against 35 during night games, having scored 537 runs while conceding 509.

For the Royals, they are positioned 5th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 62 wins and 50 losses, translating to a 0.55 winning percentage. They perform strongly within their division with 24 wins and 11 losses, ranking 3rd. Over their last 10 games, the Royals notched 6 wins, with a current losing streak of one. At home, they have a solid record of 36-22, whereas their road games show a more balanced outcome of 26 wins to 28 losses. During daytime, the Royals secured 25 victories compared to 37 in nighttime encounters. They’ve managed to score 533 runs while allowing 439 runs.