Kansas City at Boston

Last place Kansas City doesn't do much right. The offense is 28th in runs scored, 29th in on-base percentage, and 25th in slugging, while the pitching is 28th in ERA (5.19), 25th in WHIP, and 29th in the bullpen (5.26 ERA). Jordan Lyles (6.24 ERA) has had a rough season, including a 7.56 ERA on the road. The Royals are 3-18 in his 21 starts. Kansas City plays its sixth consecutive road game and is 11-38 after playing two or more straight road contests. Boston plays its sixth straight home game and is ninth in runs scored and on-base percentage, plus seventh in slugging. Starter Nick Pivetta is holding batters to a .210 average and has 112 strikeouts in 92+ innings. The Red Sox are 34-13 after playing back-to-back home games, as well as 20-6 after playing four or more straight games at Fenway Park. Play the Boston Red Sox.