Duran's 2-run, opposite field homer rallies Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Royals
Jarren Duran hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. This win completed a series sweep for the Red Sox, who matched their season-high with a three-game winning streak. The Royals continued to struggle, losing their ninth game in ten attempts and falling to a season-worst 10 games below .500.
- ▪Jarren Duran's homer came off reliever Steven Cruz and was his sixth of the season.
- ▪Connelly Early allowed three runs over 6 1/3 innings, while Aroldis Chapman secured his 12th save.
- ▪Salvador Perez hit his 135th career home run at Kauffman Stadium, just one shy of George Brett's record.
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