Royals vs. Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium, through our photographer’s lens
By Jeff Rosen
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) tags out Boston Red Sox second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa during a game on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium.
Dominick Williams
dowilliams@kcstar.com
The Kansas City Royals’ nine-game homestand continued against Boston on Tuesday night with a 7-1 loss to the Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium.
It was the second game of both the Royals’ series against the Red Sox and the homestand. KC and Boston play once more, on Wednesday, before the Royals welcome the Seattle Mariners to The K for three games, followed by the New York Yankees for three games.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Bailey Falter winds up for a pitch against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals pitcher Luinder Avila throws a fastball during a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone jogs off the field between innings during a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. runs toward first on a ground ball against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. attempts to run out a ground ball during a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez gestures toward the Boston Red Sox pitcher during a game on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez spits out a sunflower shell during a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) tags out Boston Red Sox second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa during a game on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals center fielder Lane Thomas chases after a ball hit over his head during a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) tosses the ball to the pitcher for an out during a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen (22) celebrates after hitting a double against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) runs toward first base during a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) is tagged out by Boston Red Sox second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2) during the Royals’ loss on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) is tagged out by Boston Red Sox second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2) in the Royals’ loss on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals pitcher John Schreiber (46) throws a pitch in the Royals’ game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals pitcher Nick Mears delivers against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals players look dejected in the dugout after giving up four runs in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) snags a ground ball for an out in the Royals game vs. the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran circles the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran wears mascot headgear after hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of a game at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals right fielder Starling Marte tries to corral the ball during the ninth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 11:04 PM.
