Red Sox Beat Royals 7-1 for Second Straight Win

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night, securing their second consecutive win in the three-game series. Jarren Duran and Willson Contreras each drove in three runs to lead the offensive effort.

Duran delivered the decisive blow with a three-run home run in the ninth inning, extending a 3-1 lead into a comfortable victory. He also doubled, walked twice, and scored a run earlier in the game. Contreras contributed two hits, including an RBI single in the first inning and another in the ninth to cap the scoring.

Boston established an early lead. In the first inning, Duran walked, stole second base, and scored on Contreras's single. Kansas City responded in the bottom of the frame when Bobby Witt Jr. singled, stole second, and scored on a double by Lane Thomas. That run ended Boston starter Ranger Suarez's scoreless streak. The Red Sox reclaimed the lead in the second inning when Caleb Durbin's single scored Carlos Narvaez, making it 2-1.

Suarez pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits and three walks. The Boston bullpen, consisting of Zack Kelly, Tyler Samaniego, Justin Slaten, Garrett Whitlock, and Jovani Moran, combined to yield just two...