{"id":718,"date":"2026-05-19T16:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=718"},"modified":"2026-05-19T16:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:06:18","slug":"game-48-red-sox-at-royals-lineups-and-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=718","title":{"rendered":"Game 48: Red Sox at Royals lineups and notes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Red Sox\u2019s struggles at the plate have been well-documented, but they did just enough on Monday night to deliver a 3-1 win for Sonny Gray in the opening game of their three-game series at Kansas City.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ranger Suarez, who will take the mound for Tuesday night\u2019s contest, could benefit from some run support himself. The Sox have failed to score a run while the righthander is on the mound in his last two starts. <\/span><\/p>\n

In his last three starts, Suarez has allowed eight hits and three walks and struck out 21 over 17\u2153 scoreless innings. He has not allowed a run over his last 19 innings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kris Bubic was scheduled to be the starter for Kansas City, but he was placed on the injured list with elbow soreness. The Royals are expected to go with righthander Bailey Falter to open a bullpen game.<\/span><\/p>\n

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