The Kansas City Royals (37-79) play on Thursday in Boston against the Boston Red Sox (59-55). First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Red Sox will send James Paxton (6-3) to the mound, while Austin Cox (0-1) will answer the bell for the Royals.
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Boston vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch on TV: NESN
- Probable Pitchers: Paxton – BOS (6-3, 3.60 ERA) vs Cox – KC (0-1, 3.58 ERA)
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Red Sox vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Paxton | Cox | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | GS | 2 |
| 6-3 | W-L | 0-1 |
| 3.60 | ERA | 3.58 |
| 75 | IP | 27.2 |
| 22 | BB | 14 |
| 84 | SO | 23 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: James Paxton
- His most recent time out came on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when the lefty went five innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing nine hits.
- In 14 games this season, the 34-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.60, with 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .223 against him.
- Paxton is looking to collect his eighth quality start of the season.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
- When Paxton starts, his team is 6-9-0 against the spread this season.
- In Paxton’s 15 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.
Paxton’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Blue Jays | Aug. 4 | 5.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| at Giants | Jul. 29 | 5.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Mets | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| at Cubs | Jul. 15 | 3.0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Athletics | Jul. 8 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Austin Cox
- The left-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Friday when he threw one scoreless inning out of the bullpen against the Philadelphia Phillies without allowing a hit.
- He has pitched to a 3.58 ERA this season with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.6 walks per nine across 15 games.
- In 15 appearances this season, he has finished nine without allowing an earned run.
- Cox has started two games with set spreads, and the Royals failed to cover in both opportunities.
- Cox’s two starts with a total this season both went over.
Cox’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Phillies | Aug. 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Mets | Aug. 1 | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Twins | Jul. 28 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| at Guardians | Jul. 26 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| at Guardians | Jul. 25 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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