Ranger Suarez leads Red Sox past Royals to end three-game skid
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Ranger Suarez pitched seven innings of one-run ball to guide the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on Saturday. The win halted a three-game losing streak for Boston, which remains in the second American League wild-card position. Wilyer Abreu broke a tie in the sixth inning with a two-run double, providing the decisive runs. Carter Jensen accounted for Kansas City’s only scoring with a solo home run. Boston’s bullpen held the lead over the final two innings as Garrett Whitlock and Aroldis Chapman combined for scoreless work. The teams conclude their three-game series on Sunday with Noah Cameron scheduled to start for the Royals against Payton Tolle of the Red Sox.
- •Ranger Suarez struck out eight batters while allowing five hits over seven innings.
- •Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the sixth inning.
- •The Red Sox improved their record to 80-68 with the 5-1 victory.
- •Bobby Witt Jr. reached 40 stolen bases on the season during the first inning.
- •Sunday's series finale is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. due to a rainy weather forecast.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ranger Suarez goes 7 innings, Wilyer Abreu hits key 2-run double as Red Sox beat Royals 5-1
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Ranger Suárez Leads Red Sox Past Royals To End Three-Game Skid
"Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 to halt a three-game skid.
"Ranger Suárez silenced Kansas City for seven innings before Wilyer Abreu and the Red Sox offense broke Saturday’s game open at Fenway Park.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:03 PMRanger Suarez goes 7 innings, Wilyer Abreu hits key 2-run double as Red Sox beat Royals 5-1
Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 to halt a three-game skid.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:36 PMRanger Suárez Leads Red Sox Past Royals To End Three-Game Skid
Ranger Suárez silenced Kansas City for seven innings before Wilyer Abreu and the Red Sox offense broke Saturday’s game open at Fenway Park.
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