Jarren Duran launches 3‑run homer, Red Sox up 6-1 vs Royals

sportsMay 20, 202646205

In the ninth inning Jarren Duran crushed a three-run homer with a 106 mph exit velocity to put the Boston Red Sox up 6-1 over the Kansas City Royals. Isiah Kiner-Falefa collected his third hit of the game while Nick Sogard extended a five-game hitting streak, supplying Boston’s early offense. Reliever Garrett Whitlock struck out Lane Thomas on three pitches and retired the side on seven pitches. Duran’s late blast created a comfortable cushion for Boston’s bullpen and all but sealed the win in the closing innings.

Micah

@rincewind.run

the Red Sox have scored 7 runs tonight, which is the most runs they have scored since May 5, and only the second time they’ve scored more than 5 runs since April 25 it’s not great, folks

9159d ago

Micah32

before tonight they were at 3.63 runs per game which was tied for the worst runs per game of any Sox team since 1920 and that average includes one game where they scored 17

John Cutting5

Was not anticipating the White Sox to be the better Sox team in May.

Jesse Sutherland2

The AL East is very frustrating right now. Ray's and Yankees? 🤢

Esser-Z 2

This is bad even by Sox Bad standards

Cougar Draven 𓅄2

did Tampa and the Yankees just cast some kind of curse on the entire AL or something

Alex Speier

@alexspeier.bsky.social

For the first time in 10 games, the Red Sox have scored more than three runs. Duran delivers a three-run homer in the ninth to blow it open.

5759d ago

Lucy 🫠 📷

@ltotheucy.bsky.social

Oof, the Red Sox finally jumped us. O’s are officially last in the AL East.

1759d ago

𝖏𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖊4

as it should be. the team is vibeless and dull. elias rules over an elephant graveyard. rubenstein grins and nods and says, yeah, buy tommy pham! tyler o'neill. the o's beat sniffs their own farts and writes about it. masn gives mayo a whole segment to discuss how his dog likes him; he hits nothing

Gabrielle Starr

@gfstarr1.bsky.social

Ranger Suarez owns a 1.12 ERA over his last seven starts. It's the best ERA for a Red Sox starter over a seven-game span within a single season since Chris Sale in 2018 and Luis Tiant in 1972 (per @stathead.com). More on tonight's Red Sox win over the Royals: www.bostonherald.com/2026/05/19/r...

1159d ago

Red Sox Nation Stats

@rsnstats.com

#RedSox finally did what they had to do tonight: They beat up on a team that's not playing well, that has lots of injuries. Great! Now, forget "winning a series," that's done. The hole is deep. Tomorrow, BOS needs to get greedy and complete a sweep to wrap up this 6-game road trip.

959d ago

RSNStats LIVE!

@live.rsnstats.com

That's all for now, fans. Thanks for following today's #RedSox win with @RSNStats.

459d ago

Kirok of Kansas 🖖🌻

@kirokyeti.bsky.social

SMFH, I knew Morgan was gonna drop a big ol turd versus the Red Sox. #ROYALS

359d ago

Micah Storms AKA Ballpark Buzz

@ballparkbuzz.bsky.social

Red Sox play a complete game to win the series. That 9th inning was very important as it allowed them to shut Chapman down and keep him available for tomorrow. With no Whitlock or Slaten tomorrow, having Chapman available gives them a chance for a sweep.

159d ago

365 polka girl

@woj.bsky.social

i love the red sox no matter what but loving them is easier when they score runs (even if they don't win)

359d ago

MLB

@mlbbot.bsky.social

Jarren Duran crushes a 3-run homer in the @RedSox win!

Final Score Graphic 05/19/2026
Red Sox 7 (21-27) vs. Royals 1 (20-29)
Pictured: Jarren Duran celebrates as he rounds the bases. He is wearing a gray Red Sox away jersey and dark blue batting helmet.

359d ago

Dr. Jessie Christiansen

@aussiastronomer.bsky.social

Jarren Duran making his feelings known about us benching him this week. #RedSox

259d ago

Dr Bandon Decker

@bandondecker.com

A lot of things could change over the next few years, but I'm thinking about how the Red Sox reportedly asked for Cole Ragans in a trade for Jarren Duran. It seemed like a wild overpay in January, and maybe time will show it would have been a wild overpay. But right at this moment... #Royals

159d ago

Alabama Pro Updates

@bamaproupdates.bsky.social

Rochester Red Wings 7, Worcester Red Sox 6. Andrew Pinckney (CF) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 RBI, 1 run.

159d ago

MLB Playoff Hope

@mlbplayoffhope.bsky.social

After a 7-1 win today in Kansas City, the #RedSox are now 21-27. Their playoff odds have improved to 33.74% (+3.9448%). See more at mlbplayoffhope.com/#redsox.

159d ago

DingerTV

@dinger.tv

HOME RUN Jarren Duran (5) 366 ft (38°, 106.0 mph) off Eli Morgan (90.9 mph 4-seam, 2301 rpm) BOS 6-KC 1 (T9, 1-2, 2 outs)

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Jarren Duran launches 3‑run homer, Red Sox up 6-1 vs Royals

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