Overview

The Boston Red Sox were dominant against the Kansas City Royals early on. They won 16 of the first 19 games between the pair. But the Royals managed an instant response. They won 12 games in a row between 1970 and 1971. Since then, both have enjoyed their moments in this rivalry. One memorable game the two have played was in May 2008. The Red Sox won it 7-0, with Jon Lester throwing the 18th no-hitter in the franchise’s history.