The Royals entered tonight’s game having not scored fewer than two runs in a game since the All-Star break. That changed tonight as the Red Sox rotation stifled the Kansas City offense, falling 2-0 and dropping the series.
The loss was the Royals 80th on the season.
Kansas City was able to threaten Red Sox starter James Paxton early, but were unable to take advantage.
They nearly stole a run in the 2nd on an Edward Olivares line drive into the right field corner, but a sliding catch from Alex Verdugo turned a potential run into an inning-ending double play.