Hottest pitcher: Rick Porcello, Red Sox (6-1, 3.11 ERA)
Porcello received an extra day off following Monday’s rain-out at Kansas City. The Boston right-hander has won six of seven decisions this season, while allowing six earned runs in his last four starts. The Red Sox own a 2-1 record in his three road outings, while Porcello has received at least five runs of support in five of his seven trips to the mound. However, Porcello is winless in his last three starts against the Royals since 2014.