Righthander Dustin May, acquired from the Dodgers at the trade deadline, will make his first start for the Red Sox. He’ll oppose Kansas City’s Michael Wacha on the mound.

The Red Sox announced why rookie outfielder Roman Anthony was removed from the starting lineup just minutes before opening a series with Kansas City.

As expected, Roman Anthony is not in the Red Sox lineup against the Royals on Tuesday. Another key outfielder also is on the bench.

Garrett Crochet couldn't wait to take the mound Tuesday night at Fenway Park, and he delivered another ace performance for the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet scattered four hits over seven innings and Trevor Story hit a blooper to break a sixth-inning tie.

BOSTON — Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu sprinted full speed and caught Nick Loftin’s 95.9 mph, 315-foot line drive into the corner near Pesky’s Pole during the fifth inning. Abreu crashed into the wall and held onto the baseball.

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The Boston Red Sox continue hosting the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, Aug. 5, when they will look for their seventh straight win.