When the Red Sox host the Kansas City Royals in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday night, one of Boston's newest acquisitions will take on a former one with a sweep on the line.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox will try to keep a seven-game home win streak going when they face the Kansas City Royals.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora squashes any concern about Roman Anthony and his lower back injury that is keeping him out of the lineup.