Boston Red Sox News & Notes 05/20/2026

The Boston Red Sox picked up their second straight win last night, improving to 21-27. They’re 11.5 games back of the Rays for first place in the American League East. They’re now two games back of the Texas Rangers for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

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MLB Game Recap

The Red Sox jumped to an early 1-0 lead in the first on an RBI single from Willson Contreras. The Royals tied it up in the bottom half. Boston would take the lead back in the second as Caleb Durbin drove home a run to make it 2-1. The Red Sox added a run in the eighth on an RBI groundout by Contreras. In the ninth, the bats exploded as Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run, then Contreras added his third RBI of the game with a single to make it 7-1, which was the final. Ranger Suarez went 4.1 innings, allowing a run on four hits; he walked three and struck out three. The bullpen combined to go 4.2 innings of shutout ball, allowing just two base runners and striking out seven.

Standout Performer

Jarren Duran went 2-3 with a double, a three-run homer, two walks, and two runs scored. He contributed to four of the seven Boston runs in the win.

Key News & Notes

The win secured the Red Sox the series win over the Royals, which is only their fifth series win of the season. Tonight, they can go for the sweep, which would be their second of the season; the other came two weeks ago against Detroit. The Red Sox also improved to 13-13 on the road this season.

Farm Report

Worcester Red Sox (AAA): Anthony Seigler went 2-4 with three RBI and a walk in a 7-6 loss to the Red Wings.
Portland Sea Dogs (AA): Boston’s top pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson went five shutout innings without allowing a hit; he walked three and struck out four in a 2-0 win over the Fightin Phils.

Greenville Drive (A+): Jack Winnay went 2-4 with a solo home run, three RBI, and two runs scored in a 9-4 win over the Keys.
Salem RidgeYaks (A): Enddy Azocar was the long bright spot in a 16-2 loss to the Howlers. He went 4-5 with two doubles and an RB.
FCL Red Sox (ROK): Liosward Martin went 2-3 with a solo home run, two RBI, and two runs scored in a 5-4 win over FCL Orioles.