Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals • May 18, 2026

In a tightly contested game, Sonny Gray threw a gem for the Boston Red Sox, striking out nine over six innings, while Willson Contreras provided the offensive spark with a homer in the sixth, leading the Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, who managed a late rally with Jac Caglianone's double in the seventh.