Royals vs. Red Sox, Game 48 Gamethread
Two teams in a bad way try to right the ship against each other.
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 13: Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo (67) pitches against the Chicago White Sox during an MLB game on May 13, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 20-27 Royals have fallen back into a tie with the Detroit Tigers for last place in the AL Central. The Royals managed to blank the Cardinals in a 2-0 victory yesterday, but that was after six straight losses.
This team seems to ping-pong from elation to despair a lot. Right now, there’s a little too much despair. Hopefully a return to the K can add some hope.
After that miserable road trip, the Royals welcome the similarly-despondent 19-27 Boston Red Sox to Kansas City. The Red Sox are also recent losers, having dropped 2 of 3 games against each of the Braves, Phillies, and Rays over the past week+. Just a few weeks ago, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and a whole bunch of his staff.
Wilyer Abreu, Willson Contreras, and Ceddanne Rafaela are about the only hitters having a good season for the Red Sox. Offseason trade target Jarren Duran has scuffled pretty badly to a . 183/.