Kansas City Royals vs Boston Red Sox Picks and Predictions May 10th 2025

Royals Aim for 8th Straight Win Behind Cole Ragans vs. Red Sox – Can Boston Bounce Back?

The Kansas City Royals are riding high, aiming to notch their eighth consecutive win on Saturday night against the Boston Red Sox. With Cole Ragans leading the charge from the mound, the Royals are showing no signs of slowing down in their stellar stretch of play. Meanwhile, the Red Sox will look to counter with lefty Garrett Crochet, who’s been quietly effective despite recent team struggles.

Royals Red-Hot: 16 Wins in 18 Games

Kansas City has been on a tear, winning 16 of their last 18 games, thanks to dominant pitching and timely hitting. Friday’s series opener was a prime example: a gritty 2-1 victory in 12 innings, featuring seven shutout innings from Michael Lorenzen. Check the Latest Picks from MLB Expert Handicappers

Starting Pitchers Breakdown

Cole Ragans (Royals, LHP)

• Record: 2-1
• ERA: 3.79
• Recent Form: 11 strikeouts, 3 hits allowed in five shutout innings vs. White Sox
• Career vs. Red Sox: 2-0, 1.35 ERA (3 starts)

A 2024 AL Cy Young finalist, Ragans has been inconsistent this season but remains dominant against Boston. After a brief injury setback, he returned to form with an elite showing earlier this week.

“Really close to where I want to be. Still some tweaks to be made, but overall, I feel good,” said Ragans post-game.

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Garrett Crochet (Red Sox, LHP)

• Record: 3-2
• ERA: 2.02
• Last Two Starts: 12 IP, 3 ER, 5 BB
• Career vs. Royals: 0-1, 1.86 ERA (7 appearances)

Despite control issues, Crochet has limited runs and shown steady command. He allowed just a solo homer in a tough 5-inning loss to Minnesota last week.

“I’m working on my mechanics, trying to just clean up command as a whole,” said Crochet.

He previously gave up a two-run homer to Hunter Renfroe in a 5-3 loss to Kansas City on April 7.

Boston’s Key Storylines

Rafael Devers: Hot Bat, Position Controversy

Devers remains Boston’s offensive spark, hitting .365 with 12 RBIs in his last 13 games. He drove in the game’s first run on Friday with a groundout and added a single.

However, he’s making headlines off the field after refusing a request to play first base in the wake of Triston Casas’ season-ending injury. Devers, now a full-time designated hitter following Alex Bregman’s arrival, reportedly met with Red Sox owner John Henry on Friday.

“We wanted to have an honest conversation about what we value as an organization,” said Red Sox CEO Craig Breslow.

What to Watch Tonight

Momentum Factor: Royals have all the confidence and home-field advantage.

Pitching Duel: Both Ragans and Crochet can dominate, suggesting another low-scoring battle.

Devers vs. Ragans: Devers is just 2-for-8 lifetime against Ragans.

Bullpen Endurance: Friday’s 12-inning game taxed both pens; depth may play a key role.