The Red Sox got some reinforcements on Thursday but fell apart late, dropping the first game of an important series against the Royals 7-3.
Here’s what happened.
The Big Picture
The Red Sox looked like they might be on track for an easy night in the top of the first. Jaylin Davis drew a leadoff walk, followed by a bloop double by Tommy Pham. Rafael Devers then singled down the line and scored both runners as the Red Sox took a 2-0 lead.
But the Royals answered immediately. M.J. Melendez hit a 424-foot leadoff homer to draw within one.