Wins over Boston have been tough to come by lately for Kansas City

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Last season, the Kansas City Royals went 1-6 against the Boston Red Sox and had a tough time generating much offense. With KC sending right-hander Yohan Pino to the mound for Friday night's start in place of the injured Yordano Ventura, a better offensive effort this time around would certainly be welcome. 

ROYALS STATS VS. RED SOX IN 2014

Take a moment and offer up a slow clap for manager Ned Yost, who became the franchise leader in wins after the Royals' win over Milwaukee on Thursday night. 

"I don't feel like I'm in the same class as Whitey Herzog and Dick Howser," a humble Yost said after the game.

Well, guess what, Ned. You are. 

All-time winningest managers in Royals history

Alex Gordon is batting .347 in his career against the Red Sox, the highest batting average of any active player against Boston (minimum 150 plate appearances). 

HIGHEST CAREER BATTING AVERAGE VS. RED SOX

On the flip side, Boston's Dustin Pedroia owns a .381 average in 23 career games at Kauffman Stadium, which stacks up with any player who's ever played at The K. 

All-time highest career BA at The K (Minimum 100 PA)

The first game between the Red Sox and Royals figures to be a good one, as both clubs do remarkably well in series openers. 

SERIES OPENERS

You can watch the Royals battle the Red Sox all weekend long on FOX Sports Kansas City.