The Boston Red Sox (57-54) host the Kansas City Royals (36-77) on Monday following a streak of five losses. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Red Sox will send Brayan Bello (8-6) to the mound, while Cole Ragans (3-3) will take the ball for the Royals.
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Boston vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch on TV: NESN
- Probable Pitchers: Bello – BOS (8-6, 3.79 ERA) vs Ragans – KC (3-3, 4.33 ERA)
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Red Sox vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Bello | Ragans | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 3 |
| 8-6 | W-L | 3-3 |
| 3.79 | ERA | 4.33 |
| 102 | IP | 35.1 |
| 28 | BB | 17 |
| 89 | SO | 35 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Brayan Bello
- His last time out was on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, when the right-hander went six innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up eight hits.
- The 24-year-old has put together a 3.79 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings in 18 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .247 to opposing hitters.
- Bello has recorded 10 quality starts this season.
- He has not had an outing so far in which he did not surrender at least one earned run.
- Bello’s team is 12-6-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games started by Bello have a 9-9-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Bello’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Braves | Jul. 26 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| at Athletics | Jul. 19 | 4.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| at Cubs | Jul. 14 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Rangers | Jul. 5 | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Cole Ragans
- The left-hander did not allow a run in six innings pitched on Thursday in his last outing, a matchup with the New York Mets.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.33, a 2.06 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.358 in 19 games this season.
- In three starts this season, he’s earned one quality start.
- In 19 appearances this season, he has finished 12 without allowing an earned run.
- The Royals have a 1-2-0 record against the spread in Ragans’ starts.
- Ragans’ starts with a set total this season have hit the over in one of three contests.
Ragans’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Aug. 2 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Rays | Jul. 15 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Angels | Jun. 12 | 1.2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jun. 6 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | Jun. 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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