Kansas City Royals vs Boston Red Sox MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 7, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 7, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Kansas City Royals vs Boston Red Sox – 8/6/25

On August 6, 2025, at Fenway Park, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Boston Red Sox with a score of 7–3. Michael Wacha earned the win, improving his record to 5-9. The Royals now hold a record of 56-58, placing them third in the AL Central.

Jonathan India led the Royals’ offense with a home run and three RBIs. Kyle Isbel also contributed with two RBIs. The Red Sox, with a record of 64-51, remain second in the AL East despite the loss. The game was played in clear weather with temperatures reaching 100 degrees.

The Red Sox started strong with 2 runs in the first inning. The Royals responded in the third with a run, cutting the lead to 2-1. In the fourth, the Royals added 2 more runs, taking a 3-2 lead. The Royals extended their lead in the seventh with 3 more runs. The Red Sox scored once in the eighth, but the Royals added a final run in the eighth, sealing a 7-3 win.

  • Michael Wacha was the winning pitcher for the Royals. He pitched six innings, allowing five hits and two runs. Wacha also struck out three batters, keeping his ERA at 3.38.
  • Dustin May took the loss for the Red Sox. In his 3.67 innings on the mound, May gave up six hits and three runs. He struck out four batters and walked one.
  • Jonathan India had a strong game for the Royals. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. His performance helped the Royals to a 7-3 win.
  • Mike Yastrzemski also contributed with two hits, including a double, and scored a run.
  • For the Red Sox, Trevor Story had a decent showing. He went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
  • Rafael Gonzalez also added two hits and two RBIs for Boston, though it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

What’s Next

The Kansas City Royals are now 56-58 and sit in third place in the Central division. This win helps them gain some ground as they push for a better spot. The Royals’ performance shows their potential to climb in the standings as the season progresses. The Boston Red Sox, now 64-51, remain in second place in the East division. This loss makes their position more uncertain as they try to close the gap with the leading team. Both teams will look at upcoming games as opportunities to improve their records.

The Kansas City Royals will begin a new series against the Minnesota Twins. Their next game is on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Target Field. The game is scheduled to start at 8:10 PM.

The Boston Red Sox will also start a new series, playing against the San Diego Padres. Their next game is on Friday, August 8, 2025, at PETCO Park. The first pitch is set for 9:40 PM.

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