The Red Sox dropped a dismal 7-3 loss to the Royals on Sunday, which could easily be erased from fans’ memories if the Red Sox go on a run over the next week.
The Red Sox have a slate of highly impactful games looming before Sunday, including a three-game series apiece against both the Yankees and Rays.
Here’s a closer look at both.
Tampa Bay Rays
June 22-24, all games at 7:10 p.m.
On Tuesday, the suddenly first-place Red Sox take on the Rays, who trail by a half-game in the standings.