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September 11, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Boston is fighting for its postseason life, and Kansas City is playing the role of spoiler with something to prove. The Red Sox sit in the second AL Wild Card spot at 80-67, 7.5 games behind the division-leading Rays, with the standings tight enough that every game carries real weight. Kansas City at 65-82 has been inconsistent of late — just 3-7 over their last ten — but they arrive having won their most recent outing, and that kind of momentum can be contagious.

For Boston, Caleb Durbin has been one of the more complete contributors in the lineup, hitting .248 with 12 home runs, 62 RBI, 68 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases. Willson Contreras, however, is on the injured list with a hamstring issue, which removes one of the team’s most dangerous bats — 26 home runs and 79 RBI on the season. Kansas City counters with Bobby Witt Jr., who leads the Royals with 84 runs, 141 hits, and 39 stolen bases, making him a constant threat to disrupt a game on his own terms.

This is a matchup between a team chasing October and a team that can still shape who gets there.

Kansas City Royals at Boston Red Sox Game Information

Game Date: September 11, 2026
Game Time: 07:10 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN, Kansas City Royals, MLB.TV – Boston Red Sox, and NESN Plus
Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

9:54 PM ET
Roman Anthony strikes out swinging.
9:52 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa lines out to deep right field to John Rave.
9:51 PM ET
Jarren Duran flies out to left field to Isaac Collins.
9:49 PM ET
Steven Cruz (P) replaces Nate Pearson (P).
9:48 PM ET
Tyler Tolbert strikes out swinging.
9:46 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino called out on strikes.
9:42 PM ET
Bobby Witt is intentionally walked.
9:42 PM ET
Carter Jensen grounds out to shallow infield to Nick Sogard. Isaac Collins to third.
9:38 PM ET
Isaac Collins walks.
9:34 PM ET
Caleb Durbin strikes out swinging.
9:33 PM ET
Nick Sogard flies out to deep right field to John Rave. Trevor Story to third.
9:28 PM ET
Trevor Story doubles to deep left field.
9:27 PM ET
Wilyer Abreu grounds out to first base, Vinnie Pasquantino to Nate Pearson.
9:25 PM ET
Nate Pearson (P) replaces Connor Thomas (P).
9:25 PM ET
Tyler Tolbert remains in the game as DH.
9:24 PM ET
Kyle Isbel flies out to right center field to Wilyer Abreu.
9:21 PM ET
Jovani Morán (P) replaces Greg Weissert (P).
9:20 PM ET
Nick Loftin doubles to shallow left field. Michael Massey to third.
9:18 PM ET
John Rave lines out to shallow left field to Roman Anthony.
9:15 PM ET
Michael Massey singles to shallow center field.
9:14 PM ET
Tyler Tolbert pinch-running for Salvador Perez.
9:14 PM ET
Salvador Perez singles to center field.
9:12 PM ET
Greg Weissert (P) replaces Erik Miller (P).
9:12 PM ET
Jahmai Jones remains in the game as DH.
9:10 PM ET
Adley Rutschman lines out to right center field to John Rave.
9:07 PM ET
Jahmai Jones flies out to deep center field to Kyle Isbel.
9:05 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pinch-hitting for Mickey Gasper.
9:05 PM ET
Roman Anthony grounds out to shallow infield, Carter Jensen to Vinnie Pasquantino.
9:04 PM ET
Connor Thomas (P) replaces Nolan Hoffman (P).
9:02 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out to first base to Nick Sogard.
9:01 PM ET
Bobby Witt is intentionally walked.
9:01 PM ET
Carter Jensen called out on strikes.
8:58 PM ET
Isaac Collins out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Erik Miller to Nick Sogard. Kyle Isbel to second.
8:58 PM ET
Kyle Isbel singles to right field.
8:56 PM ET
Erik Miller (P) replaces Sonny Gray (P).
8:54 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa grounds out to shallow infield, Nolan Hoffman to Vinnie Pasquantino.
8:53 PM ET
Jarren Duran strikes out swinging.
8:51 PM ET
Caleb Durbin grounds out to shallow infield, Bobby Witt to Vinnie Pasquantino.
8:50 PM ET
Nolan Hoffman (P) replaces Seth Lugo (P).
8:48 PM ET
Nick Loftin grounds out to shallow infield, Caleb Durbin to Nick Sogard.
8:45 PM ET
John Rave walks. Michael Massey to second.
8:43 PM ET
Michael Massey singles to right field.
8:42 PM ET
Salvador Perez lines out to shortstop to Trevor Story.
8:40 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out to first base, Nick Sogard to Sonny Gray.
8:37 PM ET
Nick Sogard strikes out swinging.
8:36 PM ET
Trevor Story called out on strikes.
8:33 PM ET
Wilyer Abreu doubles to deep center field. Adley Rutschman scores.
8:29 PM ET
Adley Rutschman walks.
8:28 PM ET
Mickey Gasper homers to center field.
8:27 PM ET
Roman Anthony flies out to deep center field to Kyle Isbel.
8:22 PM ET
Bobby Witt strikes out swinging.
8:21 PM ET
Carter Jensen pops out to Caleb Durbin.
8:19 PM ET
Isaac Collins called out on strikes.
8:13 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa strikes out on a foul tip.
8:12 PM ET
Jarren Duran singles to shallow left field.
8:11 PM ET
Caleb Durbin grounds out to shortstop, Bobby Witt to Vinnie Pasquantino.
8:11 PM ET
Nick Sogard grounds out to second base, Michael Massey to Vinnie Pasquantino.
8:08 PM ET
Kyle Isbel called out on strikes.
8:05 PM ET
Nick Loftin strikes out on a foul tip.
8:03 PM ET
John Rave walks.
7:59 PM ET
Michael Massey flies out to deep center field to Jarren Duran.
7:56 PM ET
Trevor Story hits into a force out to shortstop. Adley Rutschman out at second.
7:56 PM ET
Wilyer Abreu flies out to left field to Isaac Collins.
7:54 PM ET
Adley Rutschman walks.
7:53 PM ET
Mickey Gasper called out on strikes.
7:50 PM ET
Salvador Perez grounds out to shallow infield. Vinnie Pasquantino out at second.
7:47 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino singles to right field. Carter Jensen scores.
7:46 PM ET
Bobby Witt flies out to center field to Jarren Duran. Carter Jensen to third.
7:46 PM ET
Carter Jensen doubles to left field. Isaac Collins scores.
7:44 PM ET
Isaac Collins doubles to right field.
7:42 PM ET
Roman Anthony called out on strikes.
7:40 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to third base. Caleb Durbin to second.
7:39 PM ET
Jarren Duran strikes out swinging.
7:37 PM ET
Caleb Durbin singles to left field.
7:36 PM ET
Nick Sogard grounds out to shallow right field to Vinnie Pasquantino.
7:34 PM ET
Kyle Isbel lines out to deep center field to Jarren Duran.
7:32 PM ET
Nick Loftin lines out to right field to Wilyer Abreu.
7:31 PM ET
John Rave grounds out to shallow right field, Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Nick Sogard.
7:29 PM ET
Trevor Story pops out to shallow right field to Vinnie Pasquantino.
7:28 PM ET
Wilyer Abreu singles to left field. Mickey Gasper to second.
7:25 PM ET
Adley Rutschman strikes out swinging.
7:23 PM ET
Mickey Gasper hits into a force out to second base. Roman Anthony out at second.
7:22 PM ET
Roman Anthony singles to deep right field.
7:19 PM ET
Michael Massey grounds out to second base, Trevor Story to Nick Sogard.
7:18 PM ET
Salvador Perez singles to left field. Carter Jensen scores.
7:17 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.
7:14 PM ET
Bobby Witt grounds out to shortstop, Trevor Story to Nick Sogard. Carter Jensen to third.
7:12 PM ET
Carter Jensen doubles to deep center field.

Game Preview

Boston holds the second AL Wild Card spot alongside the Yankees, sitting 7.5 games back of the division-leading Rays. The Red Sox have gone 6-4 over their last ten games, but they are currently on a two-game losing streak — a reminder that nothing is settled. Kansas City, meanwhile, is 3-7 over the same stretch and 26-46 on the road, making Fenway a difficult venue for a turnaround. What the Royals can do is complicate Boston’s path, and with multiple AL contenders pressing from behind, the Red Sox cannot afford to give ground.

Boston Red Sox Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 80-67
Home Record: 36-36
Away Record: 44-31
Division Record: 17-8
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .544

Kansas City Royals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 65-82
Home Record: 39-36
Away Record: 26-46
Division Record: 23-23
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .442

Stat Leaders

Boston Red Sox (80-67, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jake Rogers, 0.500
RBI Leader: Willson Contreras, 79 RBI
Home Run Leader: Willson Contreras, 26 HR
Runs Leader: Wilyer Abreu, 79 Runs
Hits Leader: Ceddanne Rafaela, 151 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jarren Duran, 18 SB
ERA Leader: Erik Miller, 0.68 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Payton Tolle, 159 K
Wins Leader: Sonny Gray, 17 W
Saves Leader: Aroldis Chapman, 33 SV

Kansas City Royals (65-82, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Tyler Tolbert, 0.302
RBI Leader: Salvador Perez, 71 RBI
Home Run Leader: Carter Jensen, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 84 Runs
Hits Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 141 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 39 SB
ERA Leader: Nate Pearson, 0.45 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael Wacha, 147 K
Wins Leader: Noah Cameron, 9 W
Saves Leader: Lucas Erceg, 12 SV

What to Watch For

Bobby Witt Jr. is the player opposing pitchers cannot afford to lose track of. His 39 stolen bases and 141 hits make him a threat in every phase of the game, and Boston’s pitching staff will need to be disciplined with him on base. Jac Caglianone is listed as day-to-day with an elbow issue, which bears watching — he has hit .283 with 23 home runs and 70 RBI this season and is one of the few Royals hitters who can change a game with a single swing. Michael Massey has also been steady, batting .278 with 11 home runs and 45 RBI.

On the Boston side, Sonny Gray leads the staff with 17 wins, and Erik Miller has been nearly untouchable out of the bullpen with a 0.68 ERA. Aroldis Chapman has 33 saves, giving the Red Sox a reliable late-game anchor. With Contreras and Masataka Yoshida both on the injured list, the middle of Boston’s order looks different, which opens the door for players like Andruw Monasterio — 6 home runs, 40 RBI — to step into a larger role and deliver.

Boston Red Sox Injury Report

Zack Kelly – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Zack Kelly on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Ceddanne Rafaela – Quadriceps (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed CF Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list due to a quadriceps strain.
Tanner Houck – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Tanner Houck on the 60-day injured list due to a right flexor pronator strain.
Curtis Mead – Hand (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed INF Curtis Mead on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist fracture.
Triston Casas – Knee (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred INF Triston Casas from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left patellar tendon repair.
Eduardo Rivera – Back (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed LHP Eduardo Rivera on the 60-day injured list with a lumbar strain.
Garrett Crochet – Shoulder (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred LHP Garrett Crochet to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder inflammation.
Masataka Yoshida – Hamstring (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed DH Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring injury.
Tyron Guerrero – Shoulder (D15) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Tyron Guerrero on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Justin Slaten – Elbow (D15) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Willson Contreras – Hamstring (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed INF Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Johan Oviedo – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Johan Oviedo to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow strain.
Kutter Crawford – Wrist (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Kutter Crawford from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right wrist surgery.

Kansas City Royals Injury Report

Alec Marsh – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Alec Marsh on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury.
Maikel Garcia – Hamstring (D10) – The Kansas City Royals placed INF Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Luinder Avila – Forearm (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Luinder Avila from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right forearm tightness.
Jac Caglianone – Elbow (Day-to-Day) – Caglianone is not in the lineup for Wednesday’s (Sept. 9) game against the Diamondbacks due to an elbow injury.
Jonathan India – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred INF Jonathan India to the 60-day injured list.
Connor Seabold – Lat (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Connor Seabold to the 60-day injured list with right lat strain.
Cole Ragans – Elbow (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred LHP Cole Ragans from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with elbow impingement.
Nick Mears – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Nick Mears from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Beck Way – Back (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Beck Way on the 15-day injured list due to low back spasm tightness.
Tony Gonsolin – Elbow (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Tony Gonsolin on the 15-day injured list.
Carlos Estévez – Foot (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Carlos Estévez from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list with left foot contusion.
James McArthur – Elbow (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP James McArthur from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Stephen Kolek – Flexor (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Stephen Kolek from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.

Boston Red Sox Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 11, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
September 12, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
September 13, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
September 15, 2026 at Texas Rangers
September 16, 2026 at Texas Rangers
September 17, 2026 at Texas Rangers
September 18, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
September 19, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
September 20, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
September 22, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians

Kansas City Royals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 11, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
September 12, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
September 13, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
September 15, 2026 at Houston Astros
September 16, 2026 at Houston Astros
September 17, 2026 at Houston Astros
September 18, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
September 19, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
September 20, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
September 22, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox

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