Royals Host Struggling Red Sox Amidst Team Turmoil

The Kansas City Royals are preparing to host the Boston Red Sox, who have been experiencing significant difficulties. In recent weeks, the Red Sox organization made substantial changes, dismissing manager Alex Cora and his coaching staff. The team's offensive struggles are evident, with only a few players like Wilyer Abreu, Willson Contreras, and Ceddanne Rafaela performing well. Players such as Jarren Duran have scuffled significantly at the plate. Adding to their challenges, key player Trevor Story was recently placed on the injured list. The pitching rotation has also faced setbacks, notably with their star pitcher Garrett Crochet posting a 6.30 ERA before his own injury-induced absence.