The Red Sox are starting to play like the team they’re modeled after — the Rays

May 18, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) celebrates with designated hitter Mickey Gasper (30) after hitting a two run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images Throughout their history, the Boston Red Sox have notoriously done damage at the plate. It’s pretty difficult to find an era in which they didn’t have mashers — or at lea