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Royals defeat Red Sox 3-2 to extend Boston losing streak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:21 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Royals defeat Red Sox 3-2 to extend Boston losing streak

Summary

The Kansas City Royals secured a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday, handing Boston its third consecutive loss. Royals hitters pressured Sonny Gray early, scoring three runs on eight hard-hit balls within the first three innings. Mickey Gasper provided the lone home run for Boston in the fifth, while Wilyer Abreu added an RBI double, but the team failed to capitalize on late-game scoring opportunities. The Red Sox went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left eight men on base throughout the contest. Boston holds an 80-68 record and remains in contention for the postseason despite the recent home slump. The teams continue their three-game series at Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon.

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By the Numbers

•Kansas City jumped to an early 3-0 lead against Sonny Gray at Fenway Park.
•Sonny Gray allowed three runs over six innings and falls to 17-5 on the season.
•Mickey Gasper hit his ninth home run of the year to provide Boston’s first run.
•The Red Sox left eight runners on base and failed to score after the fifth inning.
•Boston and Kansas City return for the second game of their three-game series on Saturday.

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3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox reactions: Sonny Gray hit hard, bats go quiet as Boston loses third straight

What they're saying

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The Royals came out swinging against Sonny Gray on Friday night and the Red Sox couldn't climb out of an early deficit as they lost their third straight game to a bad team.
— Yahoo Sports

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