Garrett Crochet delivered a stellar performance on the mound, allowing the Boston Red Sox to secure their seventh consecutive victory with a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. In a game held at Fenway Park, Crochet (13-4) scattered just four hits across seven innings, striking out eight batters and further extending his winning streak to nine decisions.
Trevor Story played a crucial role in the game, breaking a tie in the sixth inning with a pivotal blooper that drove in two runs. He added another RBI single in the seventh inning, contributing to a decisive three-run surge that helped the Red Sox pull ahead 6-2.
The Royals’ Ryan Bergert (1-1) struggled, conceding two runs on two hits while issuing two walks over 5 2/3 innings. His performance was overshadowed by Crochet’s dominance, particularly after a rough sixth inning where Story’s timely hit turned the tide for Boston.
The Red Sox loaded the bases in the seventh, and an error allowed two more runs to score, with Story driving in another run shortly after. Despite Bobby Witt Jr. tripling in the fourth and scoring on Maikel Garcia’s double to narrow the gap, Crochet’s prowess on the mound thwarted any further offense from the Royals.
With this victory, the Red Sox improved to 13 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 2021 season. They now set their sights on completing a series sweep, with Dustin May ready to make his debut for Boston against Kansas City’s Michael Wacha.
This victory marks a significant step for the Red Sox as they continue to build momentum into the season, showcasing both offensive strength and solid pitching.