[SBRforum Staff]

Red Sox to avoid sweep

By: Ben Burns


Look for Boston to put forth an inspired effort today against Kansas City as the Red Sox avert what would be a Royal embarrassment of a sweep.

The Royals are an awful 15-33 in day games. Additionally, Royals starter Mark Redman is 1-8 with a 7.92 ERA and 1.980 WHIP in 10 starts vs. Boston.

Boston will send Julian Tavarez to the mound for just his second start of the season, and the right-hander is coming off a decent start earlier this week against a potent White Sox lineup. Tavarez allowed just two runs in 6-plus innings in a 3-2 Boston win.

The Red Sox have really been struggling recently. However, we can expect an inspired effort this afternoon as they rise to the occasion and avoid the embarrassing sweep.

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[bigboydan]

I feel the royals could be the play in this game. I think they can hit Taverez hard today.

[tacomax]

Don't know what was more surprising, the fact that Boston was able to string together some runs or the fact that the relievers pitched just short of 4 scoreless innings.

[bigboydan]

The Royals might have lost today, but they have had a very nice run as of late. I said it before, and i'll say it again... This Royals team should be pertty decent down the streach in regards to a money maker.