Game 49: Red Sox vs. Royals, Boston hunts for sweep

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 15: Connelly Early #71 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images TV: NESN First Pitch: 7:40 p.m. ET The Red Sox are officially out of last place in the American League East and search for their second sweep of the season. Boston earned wins behind solid starts from Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez to start the series. On Wednesday night,