Royals Win 2-1 Over Red Sox With Fermin Walk-Off in 12th

The Kansas City Royals secured a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox in a tightly contested 12-inning game, marking their seventh consecutive win and 16th win in their last 18 games. Freddy Fermin delivered the walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 12th inning to clinch the win after Vinnie Pasquantino tied the game in the 11th. Michael Lorenzen continued the Royals' recent pitching dominance by throwing seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, making it the third consecutive game where a Royals starter pitched seven shutout frames. Despite strong pitching performances from the Royals’ bullpen, including Steven Cruz earning his first MLB win, the team struggled with baserunning errors and missed scoring opportunities. The Red Sox, held to just one run in the 11th, faced challenges with rookie starter Hunter Dobbins striking out 13 Royals batters and defensive miscues such as a double play that ended a potential scoring rally. The Royals aim to capitalize on their momentum as they prepare for the next game in the series against Boston.