Red Sox Rout Royals 7-1 as Duran, Contreras Drive In 3 Runs Each

12 articles · Updated · Boston.com · May 19

Boston broke open a 1-1 game with five late runs, beating Kansas City 7-1 for its second straight win in the three-game series.
Jarren Duran went 2-for-3 with two walks, a homer and three RBIs, while Willson Contreras added two hits and three RBIs to lead a 14-hit attack.
Garrett Whitlock improved to 3-1 with a scoreless 1-2-3 eighth after starter Ranger Suarez allowed one run on four hits over 4 1/3 innings.
Kansas City’s only run came in the first when Bobby Witt Jr. singled, stole second and scored on Lane Thomas’ RBI double.
Boston will try for the sweep Wednesday with Connelly Early (3-2, 3.21 ERA) set to face Royals starter Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.83).

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