Boston at Kansas City

Boston has won five of the last six starts made by Sonny Gray (3.18 ERA). He comes off a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia at home and a 4-0 win at Detroit in his last road start. The Red Sox struggle against good pitching, but they catch a break against Kansas City's Seth Lugo. Batters are hitting .281 off him, and he has a 4.40 ERA at home. The Royals have dropped five of their last seven starts, including 1-3 at home. The K.C. offense is 23rd in runs scored, 18th in on-base percentage, 16th in steals, and 15th in slugging. The Royals are on a 3-8 run, with a relief staff ranked 22nd (4.42 ERA). Play Boston.