Game 114: Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox

Kansas City Royals (40-73) @ Boston Red Sox (59-55)

Mike Montgomery (1-4, 6.34 ERA)

Rick Porcello (9-8, 5.74 ERA)

First pitch- 6:10 CT

Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts

Quick Hits:

• In his last seven games, Jorge Soler is hitting .370 (10-27) with two home runs.

• Montgomery has a 12.27 ERA in 7 ¹⁄₂ innings against Boston in his career. Ten runs on 16 hits.

• Bubba Starling is three for his last 25 with 13 strikeouts (.120 avg).

• Royals were swept by the Red Sox in Kansas City back in June. Outscored 23-8.

• In 23 starts against Kansas City, Porcello has a 4.66 ERA.

Lineup:

Merrifield 2B

Gordon LF

Dozier RF

Soler DH

Cuthbert 3B

O’Hearn 1B

Starling CF

Viloria C

Lopez SS

Montgomery P