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The Boston Red Sox dominated the Kansas City Royals 7–1 on May 19 at Kauffman Stadium, with the visitors' pitching staff delivering a masterclass in efficiency. Boston's hurlers allowed just six hits and one earned run while striking out nine, posting a 3.69 ERA and limiting walks to three. The Red Sox offense capitalized on Kansas City's struggles, accumulating 15 hits and seven RBIs despite striking out nine times; their single home run proved sufficient in a lopsided affair. Kansas City managed only six hits with a .238 batting average and .697 OPS, striking out ten times while committing an error that compounded their difficulties. Boston's pitching dominance—surrendering just six hits through the full game—proved the decisive factor, as the Royals' offense generated minimal threat despite four walks. The victory underscores Boston's ability to win games through superior pitching depth and situational hitting, a pattern that could bolster their divisional standing if sustained through the season's middle innings.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 0 |
| KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Jarren Duran ×2Ceddanne Rafaela ×2Carlos NarváezIsiah Kiner-FalefaMarcelo MayerBobby Witt Jr.
