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
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Matchup: Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
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Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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Time: 7:10 PM ET
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TV Channels: NESN and FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City
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Live Stream Platform:
DIRECTV Stream
(Regional restrictions may apply)
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Location: Boston, MA
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Stadium: Fenway Park
Predictions, odds, and spread for Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals — Game 1
Key Line
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Boston Red Sox
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Kansas City Royals
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Run Line
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-1.5
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+1.5
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Run Line Odds
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+145
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-175
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Moneyline
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-140
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+118
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World Series Odds
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+1700
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+17000
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Key players you need to watch on the Kansas City Royals
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Trevor Story – Story contributed significant pop from the shortstop position, finishing second on the team with 18 home runs during the 2025 season.
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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
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R
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AVG
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OBP
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SLG
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OPS
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HR
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SB
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ERA
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WHIP
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K
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BB
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OBA
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SV
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Royals
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418
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.243
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.300
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.385
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.685
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99
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85
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3.60
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1.23
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903
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347
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.237
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31
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Key stats for Boston Red Sox
TEAM
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R
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AVG
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OBP
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SLG
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OPS
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HR
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SB
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ERA
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WHIP
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K
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BB
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OBA
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SV
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Boston Red Sox
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574
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.254
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.324
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.431
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.755
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141
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97
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3.69
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1.29
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950
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377
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.245
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32
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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.