Boston Red Sox defeat Kansas City Royals 3-1: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 18, 2026 · MLB · Boston Red Sox 3, Kansas City Royals 1
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 4 runs combined.
Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals final score and game recap
The Boston Red Sox won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Sonny Gray (Boston Red Sox): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 9 strikeouts.
- Willson Contreras (Boston Red Sox): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Seth Lugo (Kansas City Royals): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Jac Caglianone (Kansas City Royals): 2-for-4, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals?
The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
Did Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 3.5.
Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Boston Red Sox 20-27 in the 2026 regular season (8-14 at home, 12-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 26 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Kansas City Royals 20-28 in the 2026 regular season (13-11 at home, 7-17 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 24 times.
What's next for Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals?
Next for the Boston Red Sox: at the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Next for the Kansas City Royals: the Boston Red Sox at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.