Game 54: Red Sox vs. Braves, Connelly Early takes ball to even series

KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 20: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Connelly Early (71) pitches in the first inning during a MLB game between the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals on May 20, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images TV: NESN First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET The Red Sox nearly came back from a three-run deficit in the series opener against the Braves. The offense has finally put together a f