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How to watch the Boston Red Sox vs. the Kansas City Royals: First pitch, TV & streaming details for tonight

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The Red Sox have sweeped the Royals in their first two games of the matchup between these two hot teams. There's more ball to be played, and it all continues tonight. Which team wants it more?

How to watch Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Game 3 tonight

  • Matchup: Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
  • Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • TV Channels: NESN and FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City
  • Live Stream Platform: DIRECTV Stream (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Stadium: Fenway Park


Predictions, odds, and spread for Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals — Game 1

Key Line
Boston Red Sox
Kansas City Royals
Run Line
-1.5
+1.5
Run Line Odds
+145
-175
Moneyline
-140
+118
World Series Odds
+1700
+17000

Key players you need to watch on the Kansas City Royals

  • Bobby Witt Jr. – As the Royals' shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr. led the team with a .287 batting average, 16 home runs, 63 RBIs, and an .837 OPS over 113 games, making him their most impactful all-around player in 2025.
  • Vinnie Pasquantino – Serving as Kansas City's first baseman, Vinnie Pasquantino provided significant power with 19 home runs, 67 RBIs, and a .261 average across 112 games, solidifying his role as a key run producer.
  • Salvador Perez – As the team's catcher, Salvador Perez contributed 20 home runs, 66 RBIs, and a .757 OPS in 109 games, continuing to be a consistent veteran presence and power threat in the lineup.

Key players you need to watch on the Boston Red Sox

  • Wilyer Abreu – As the team's home run leader with 20 homers in the 2025 regular season, Abreu has been a key power source in the Red Sox lineup.
  • Trevor Story – Story contributed significant pop from the shortstop position, finishing second on the team with 18 home runs during the 2025 season.
  • Alex Bregman – Bregman provided balanced production at third base, ranking among team leaders with 14 home runs in 2025.

Key stats for Kansas City Royals

TEAM
R
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
HR
SB
ERA
WHIP
K
BB
OBA
SV
Royals
418
.243
.300
.385
.685
99
85
3.60
1.23
903
347
.237
31

Key stats for Boston Red Sox

TEAM
R
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
HR
SB
ERA
WHIP
K
BB
OBA
SV
Boston Red Sox
574
.254
.324
.431
.755
141
97
3.69
1.29
950
377
.245
32

Who's winning the Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals series?

The Red Sox have already won the series, 2-0, by sweeping the first two games. Now, they have their eyes set on the future, and as World Series contenders, will need to prove it by dominating game three.