The Red Sox are just 5-5 and have lost 2 of 3 on the road vs the Royals. They are usually effective on the road, and have a good chance of evening up the series on Sunday. Kutter Crawford, a reliever recently turned starter, now has 6 starts under his belt. He has been effective, probably better than any other Sox pitcher lately, and is stretched out to 6 inning starts. He has given up just 1 run in each of his last 2 starts. The Royals have never faced Crawford.

Keller starts for the Royals. He has struggled to a 5.21 ERA in his last 7 starts. He was hit very hard in his last start against the White Sox, allowing 13 hits and 8 runs over 5.2 innings. The Red Sox have hit Keller very hard when they faced him previously.

The Sox aren’t hitting especially well at the moment, but still have the potential for a high total against Keller.. The Royals have lost some significant players at the trade deadline and this will start to show. Neither bullpen is special. I am wagering on the Crawford, the better starter, and the Red Sox to win on Sunday.