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Boston Red Sox defeat Kansas City Royals 5-1 at Fenway Park

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Boston Red Sox defeat Kansas City Royals 5-1 at Fenway Park

Summary

The Boston Red Sox secured a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on September 12 at Fenway Park. Randy Dobnak provided a solid start for Kansas City, allowing one run over 5.2 innings before the bullpen surrendered the lead. A two-run double by Wilyer Abreu in the sixth inning broke the game open against Royals reliever Anthony Gose. Carter Jensen provided the Royals' only scoring with a solo home run in the sixth, marking his 24th of the season. Alex Lange and Easton McGee added relief appearances as the game concluded. Rain in Boston has resulted in a delay for the next scheduled game, which is now expected to feature Noah Cameron and Payton Tolle on the mound.

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By the Numbers

•The Red Sox defeated the Royals 5-1 in Boston.
•Carter Jensen hit a solo home run, tying two franchise rookie records.
•Randy Dobnak allowed one run across 5.2 innings of work.
•Wilyer Abreu drove in two runs with a key sixth-inning double.
•The next game in the series faces a delay due to expected rain.

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What they're saying

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Randy Dobnak Time mostly continued, and Carter Jensen hit yet another home run, but the Royals fell to the Boston Red Sox 5-1. Randy Dobnak’s line is perhaps a bit deceiving. When he left the game, he had allowed 1 run in 5.2 innings on 4 hits, no walks, and 4 strikeouts. Unfortunately, two of […]
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