Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals Game Summary
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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateMay 18, 2026
Time7:10 PM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium
SeriesRegular Season · Game 1 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers
BOSSonny Gray
Stats10-1 · ERA 2.61 · 82 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 89.2 IP
KCSeth Lugo
Stats3-6 · ERA 4.56 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 100.2 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
NESN
TV · away · Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · home · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · home · Streaming
WEEI 93.7
FM · away · Streaming
Royals Radio Network
AM · home
WCCM 1490 AM (SP)
AM · away · Streaming
WESX 1230 AM (SP)
AM · away
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More MLB Games on May 18, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mon, May 18
6:40 PM ET
|
6-16
|
Final |
MASN, Rays.TV
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BAL: Trevor Rogers
6-7 · ERA 4.70 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 84.1 IP
TB: Shane McClanahan
8-5 · ERA 2.83 · 82 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 86.0 IP
|
Tropicana Field |
|
|
Mon, May 18
6:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Gray Media, NBCSP, Reds.TV
|
CIN: Nick Lodolo
3-2 · ERA 4.68 · 46 SO · WHIP 1.46 · 57.2 IP
PHI: Andrew Painter
1-8 · ERA 7.06 · 53 SO · WHIP 1.66 · 65.0 IP
|
Citizens Bank Park |
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Mon, May 18
6:40 PM ET
|
0-12
|
Final |
BravesVision, Gray TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
|
ATL: JR Ritchie
1-2 · ERA 4.53 · 41 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 43.2 IP
MIA: Max Meyer
9-1 · ERA 2.58 · 116 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 108.0 IP
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loanDepot park |
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|
Mon, May 18
6:40 PM ET
|
Final |
FS1, Detroit SportsNet, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive
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CLE: Slade Cecconi
4-6 · ERA 4.55 · 77 SO · WHIP 1.41 · 99.0 IP
DET: Framber Valdez
4-6 · ERA 4.29 · 78 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 100.2 IP
|
Comerica Park |
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Mon, May 18
6:45 PM ET
|
16-7
|
Final |
Nationals.TV, SNY
|
NYM: Christian Scott
2-1 · ERA 3.17 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 54.0 IP
WSH: Jake Irvin
2-4 · ERA 5.23 · 58 SO · WHIP 1.35 · 51.2 IP
|
Nationals Park |
|
|
Mon, May 18
7:05 PM ET
|
Final |
SN1, YES
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TOR: Patrick Corbin
3-4 · ERA 5.07 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.48 · 76.1 IP
NYY: Ryan Weathers
3-7 · ERA 4.29 · 104 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 92.1 IP
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Yankee Stadium |
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Mon, May 18
7:10 PM ET
|
3-1
|
Final |
NESN, Royals.TV
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BOS: Sonny Gray
10-1 · ERA 2.61 · 82 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 89.2 IP
KC: Seth Lugo
3-6 · ERA 4.56 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 100.2 IP
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Kauffman Stadium |
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|
Mon, May 18
7:40 PM ET
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3-6
|
Final |
Space City Home Network, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
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HOU: Tatsuya Imai
5-4 · ERA 6.06 · 63 SO · WHIP 1.50 · 52.0 IP
MIN: Kendry Rojas
1-0 · ERA 1.65 · 18 SO · WHIP 1.53 · 16.1 IP
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Target Field |
|
|
Mon, May 18
7:40 PM ET
|
9-3
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, Marquee Sports Network
|
MIL: Brandon Sproat
3-4 · ERA 5.13 · 84 SO · WHIP 1.37 · 79.0 IP
CHC: Shota Imanaga
5-7 · ERA 4.28 · 100 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 103.0 IP
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Wrigley Field |
|
|
Mon, May 18
8:40 PM ET
|
6-7
|
Final |
Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Rockies.TV
|
TEX: MacKenzie Gore
5-8 · ERA 4.72 · 111 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 101.0 IP
COL: Jose Quintana
2-3 · ERA 5.27 · 20 SO · WHIP 1.51 · 41.0 IP
|
Coors Field |
|
|
Mon, May 18
9:38 PM ET
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1-2
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, KCOP 13, NBCSCA
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ATH: J.T. Ginn
7-5 · ERA 3.10 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 98.2 IP
LAA: Walbert Ureña
5-7 · ERA 2.88 · 78 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 81.1 IP
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Angel Stadium |
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Mon, May 18
9:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Chicago Sports Network, Mariners.TV
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CWS: Noah Schultz
2-6 · ERA 6.00 · 43 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 48.0 IP
SEA: Bryan Woo
7-6 · ERA 4.23 · 102 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 104.1 IP
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T-Mobile Park |
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Mon, May 18
9:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, SportsNet LA
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LAD: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
9-5 · ERA 2.49 · 100 SO · WHIP 0.88 · 104.2 IP
SD: Michael King
6-7 · ERA 3.41 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 108.1 IP
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Petco Park |
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Mon, May 18
9:40 PM ET
|
Final |
DBACKS.TV, NBCS BA
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SF: Robbie Ray
8-6 · ERA 3.45 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 101.2 IP
AZ: Zac Gallen
3-9 · ERA 6.34 · 61 SO · WHIP 1.56 · 98.0 IP
|
Chase Field |
Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals?
The listed start time is 7:10 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals on?
The current TV listing is NESN, Royals.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Sonny Gray and Seth Lugo. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Kauffman Stadium.