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The Boston Red Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 3–1 on May 18 at Kauffman Stadium, with Boston's pitching staff dominating the matchup. Red Sox hurlers struck out 13 batters while allowing just 6 hits and 1 earned run, posting a 3.75 ERA and limiting walks to just 1. Kansas City managed only 6 hits and 13 strikeouts at the plate, struggling to generate offensive pressure despite going errorless defensively. Boston's lineup, though modest with a .235 batting average and .667 OPS, capitalized on their opportunities with 9 hits, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs to secure the road victory. The Royals' pitching staff struck out 8 but surrendered 3 earned runs on 9 hits, with a 4.26 ERA reflecting their inability to escape trouble. This win underscores Boston's superior pitching depth and efficiency in a low-scoring affair where both teams struggled offensively. The Red Sox's ability to win while managing modest offensive output suggests their rotation strength could prove decisive in the division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Mickey GasperWillson ContrerasConnor WongCarter Jensen
