Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Red Sox Rout Royals 7-1 Behind Duran’s Three-Run Homer

5/20/2026

50 9 Full Breakdown

Summary

Red Sox Triumph

Boston Red Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-1 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer, doubled and drove in three runs.
Willson Contreras added two hits and three RBI.
Ranger Suarez allowed one run on four hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings.
Garrett Whitlock, Justin Slaten and Tyler Samaniego each threw a scoreless inning, with Whitlock closing the eighth on three consecutive outs.

Summary

Red Sox Acquire

Red Sox acquired Gray by trading Brandon Clarke and Richard Fitts, who are now out for the season, and took on a $21 million contract with $7 million due after July.
Contreras leads Boston with a .841 OPS, 10 homers and 27 RBIs.
Defensive analytics rank Contreras as the league’s top first baseman this season.
Kansas City pitcher Kris Bubic entered the 15-day injured list with left-elbow soreness, prompting a bullpen start.

1 of 2

Red Sox Triumph

Boston Red Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-1 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer, doubled and drove in three runs.
Willson Contreras added two hits and three RBI.
Ranger Suarez allowed one run on four hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings.
Garrett Whitlock, Justin Slaten and Tyler Samaniego each threw a scoreless inning, with Whitlock closing the eighth on three consecutive outs.

1 / 2