Red Sox-Royals (August 2, 2005)

Tim Wakefield (9-9, 4.19) is on the hill tonight as the Red Sox open a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals. Runelvys Hernandez (8-9, 4.49) will start for the Royals. This is a series that seems like a sure sweep for the BoSox but keep in mind that the Royals have played close to .500 since Buddy Bell replaced Tony Pena as manager. Still, anything less than taking 2-of-3 will be viewed as a major disappointment.