Kansas City Royals v. Boston Red Sox
Coming off a three game sweep of the Brewers, the Red Sox are back to facing the American League with the Kansas City Royals making their first appearance at Fenway for a four game series. The Royals are themselves coming off a three game sweep of the Florida Marlins.
The Royals (22-22) are currently in third place in the AL Central, 4.5 games behind the Chicago White Sox. Kansas City currently ranks fourth in American League in batting (.279 avg.) and are led by DH Billy Butler (.331 avg., 5 HRs, 21 RBIs) and C Kelly Shoppach (.328 avg., 4 HRs, 27 RBIs).
Project Matchups:
5/19: Gil Meche (3-4, 4.63 ERA) v. Clay Buchholz (3-0, 4.57)
5/20: Luke Hudson (3-2, 4.86) v. Josh Beckett (3-2, 3.40)
5/21: Zack Greinke (4-5, 4.63) v. Daisuke Matsuzaka (5-3, 4.40)
5/22: Luke Hochevar (1-3, 4.43) v. Jon Lester (5-1, 4.59)