After their torrid start, the Red Sox have regressed toward the mean a little in the last week or so—losing four out of their last seven. Luckily, the worst team in the American League (the Kansas City Royals at 7-20) is coming to town for a three-game set. So far,
The Carmine Hose have won 18 games in April—
tied for the franchise record. So, weather-permitting tonight, Boston can
set a new mark for April wins by toppling the lowly Royals. Despite their pathetic record, Kansas City has won their last two games—so, for them at least, they are on a "roll".
Eduardo Rodriguez will try to extend his run of three-straight solid starts in tonight's contest. A big-time April record in on the line.