On the field at least, the Red Sox did not seem like a team impacted at all by the Rafael Devers melodrama over the last two days. They picked up their biggest series win of 2025 in Kansas City.

Rafael Devers managed to quiet a lot of the negativity about his refusal to play first base by doing a fantastic job as a designated hitter this weekend.

Giolito delivered, pitching 6⅔ strong innings as the Red Sox beat the Royals, 3-1, before a crowd of 25,785 at Kauffman Stadium.