Boston Red Sox defeat Kansas City Royals 7-1: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 19, 2026 · MLB · Boston Red Sox 7, Kansas City Royals 1
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 8 runs combined.
Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals final score and game recap
The Boston Red Sox won by 6 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ranger Suarez (Boston Red Sox): 4.1 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Jarren Duran (Boston Red Sox): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Luinder Avila (Kansas City Royals): 3.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Lane Thomas (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 favorites, winning by 6 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Boston Red Sox -1.5.
Did Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Boston Red Sox 21-27 in the 2026 regular season (8-14 at home, 13-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 20 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 26 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Boston Red Sox.
This result left the Kansas City Royals 20-29 in the 2026 regular season (13-12 at home, 7-17 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 24 times. That made it two straight losses for the Kansas City Royals.
What's next for Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals?
Next for the Boston Red Sox: at the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Next for the Kansas City Royals: the Boston Red Sox at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.