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The Royals began the season with expectations of improvement from their fans, and the team never ceased to impress in their home opener against the Boston Red Sox.The Royals defeated the Red Sox 7–1 in front of the sold-out home crowd.The magic did not last, however—Kansas City was just 3–7 through the first ten games of the season, and 8–18 by the end of April.