Red Sox win back-to-back games against Royals in Kansas City
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Kansas City — On Monday night at Kauffman Stadium, the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 as Willson Contreras hit a 435-foot, team-leading 10th home run and Sonny Gray allowed one run over six-plus innings. The first pitch was moved up 30 minutes because heavy thunderstorms were forecast later that night.
Kansas City — On Monday night at Kauffman Stadium, the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 as Willson Contreras hit a 435-foot, team-leading 10th home run and Sonny Gray allowed one run over six-plus innings. The first pitch was moved up 30 minutes because heavy thunderstorms were forecast later that night.
Kansas City — On Tuesday night, Jarren Duran homered, doubled and drove in three runs while Willson Contreras added two hits and three RBIs as Boston defeated Kansas City 7-1; Garrett Whitlock worked a 1-2-3 eighth and starter Ranger Suárez allowed one run in 4 1/3 innings. The series continues with Connelly Early facing Michael Wacha in Wednesday's finale.
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Timeline
- 1. Monday: Pitch time moved up 30 minutes due to heavy thunderstorms forecast.
- 2. Monday night: Red Sox defeated Royals 3-1; Willson Contreras hit his 10th homer; Sonny Gray strong start; Aroldis Chapman recorded his 11th save.
- 3. Tuesday night: Red Sox won 7-1; Jarren Duran homered, doubled and drove in three runs; Contreras had three RBIs.
- 4. Tuesday: Garrett Whitlock worked a 1-2-3 eighth; Ranger Suárez and Bailey Falter logged starts and innings.
- 5. Wednesday: Connelly Early scheduled to start for Boston against Michael Wacha in the series finale.
Why it matters
If you're a Red Sox fan, these back-to-back wins are a morale booster. They show the team's resilience and ability to perform under pressure. Keep an eye on Willson Contreras and Jarren Duran, who are proving to be key players.
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