That's The Way (I Like It): Royals-Sox Gamer I

KC has a surprisingly competitive record, sitting only one game under .500 and two games out in the tightly-knotted central division. Looking a bit deeper into their numbers, there's not as much sunshine. The offense ranks last in the league in runs scored and ahead of only the lowly Giants and Padres across the majors, while their pitching staff ranks 9th in ERA.

The Royals, who come to Fenway having swept Detroit and having taken two of three from the Marlins, send rookie Luke Hochevar to the bump. Jon Lester, who recorded no-decisions in a so-so outing at Camden and in a very rough start against The Twins, mans the mound for the Sox.

This is one of only three games on tap in the American League tonight. Put on your Boogie Shoes and comment away.

Kansas City
D. DeJesus cf	.279
M. Grudzielanek 2b	.331
A. Gordon 3b	.286
J. Guillen dh	.245
B. Butler 1b	.279
M. Olivo c	.284
M. Teahen rf	.268
E. German lf	.111
T. Pena Jr. ss	.174
L. Hochevar	3.94
Boston
J. Ellsbury cf	.275
D. Pedroia 2b	.307
D. Ortiz dh	.250
M. Ramirez lf	.305
M. Lowell 3b	.280
K. Youkilis 1b	.329
J.D. Drew rf	.281
J. Varitek c	.281
J. Lugo ss	.287
J. Lester	3.95