The Boston Red Sox (58-55) play at home against the Kansas City Royals (37-78) on Wednesday. The game is set to start at 7:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Red Sox will send Nick Pivetta (7-6) to the mound, while Jordan Lyles (3-12) will get the nod for the Royals.
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Boston vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch on TV: NESN
- Probable Pitchers: Pivetta – BOS (7-6, 4.19 ERA) vs Lyles – KC (3-12, 6.08 ERA)
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Red Sox vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Pivetta | Lyles | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | GS | 21 |
| 7-6 | W-L | 3-12 |
| 4.19 | ERA | 6.08 |
| 92.1 | IP | 118.1 |
| 36 | BB | 34 |
| 112 | SO | 82 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Nick Pivetta
- In his most recent appearance — in relief on Saturday — the right-hander threw four innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- In 27 games this season, the 30-year-old has a 4.19 ERA and 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .205 to opposing hitters.
- Pivetta has two quality starts under his belt this season.
- In 12 of his 27 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Pivetta and his team are 5-4-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Pivetta have a 5-4-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Pivetta’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Blue Jays | Aug. 5 | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| at Mariners | Jul. 31 | 7.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| vs. Braves | Jul. 25 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Mets | Jul. 22 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| at Athletics | Jul. 17 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Lyles
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up five earned runs while allowing eight hits.
- The 32-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 6.08, a 2.41 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.285.
- In 21 starts this season, he’s earned six quality starts.
- He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 21 chances this season.
- The 32-year-old’s 6.08 ERA ranks 61st, 1.285 WHIP ranks 43rd, and 6.2 K/9 ranks 58th among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- The Royals have gone 6-15-0 ATS in Lyles’ 21 starts that had a set spread.
- Lyles has had 21 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in 11 of those games.
Lyles’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Phillies | Aug. 4 | 5.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Twins | Jul. 29 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| at Yankees | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Tigers | Jul. 17 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| at Guardians | Jul. 6 | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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