Ranger Suárez leads Red Sox to 5-1 victory over Kansas City Royals

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-1 at Fenway Park on September 12, 2026. Pitcher Ranger Suárez earned the win, limiting the Royals to one solo home run while working through several scoring threats. Wilyer Abreu provided the decisive offense in the sixth inning, hitting a two-out, two-run double that broke a 1-1 tie. Relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock contributed by striking out the side in the eighth inning to maintain the lead. The victory snaps a losing streak for Boston, which currently holds a magic number of seven. While the team’s core lineup contributed enough runs to secure the result, Jarren Duran finished the game without a hit in four at-bats.

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