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Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals

MLBMay 9, 2025Kauffman Stadium

Red SoxBostonBOS20-20

Red Sox 1, Royals 2

Final/12
RoyalsKansas CityKCWon24-16
Score by inning
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BOS000000000010160
KC000000000011280

W Steven CruzL Sean Newcomb

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Jarren Duran grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez.
  2.  Rafael Devers grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Salvador Perez.
  3.  Alex Bregman strikes out swinging.

Bot 1st

  1.  Jonathan India lines out to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. called out on strikes.
  3.  Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.

Top 2nd

  1.  Kristian Campbell flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  2.  Wilyer Abreu pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia in foul territory.
  3.  Trevor Story pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Salvador Perez called out on strikes.
  2.  Maikel Garcia grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Abraham Toro.
  3.  Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to second baseman Kristian Campbell.
  4.  Mark Canha flies out to right fielder Wilyer Abreu.

Top 3rd

  1.  Abraham Toro lines out to left fielder Jonathan India.
  2.  Connor Wong strikes out swinging.
  3.  Ceddanne Rafaela flies out to right fielder Mark Canha in foul territory.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Freddy Fermin flies out to left fielder Jarren Duran.
  2.  Kyle Isbel singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela.
  3.  Jonathan India called out on strikes.
  4.  Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.

Top 4th

  1.  Jarren Duran lines out sharply to first baseman Salvador Perez.
  2.  Rafael Devers singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Mark Canha.
  3.  Alex Bregman lines out to left fielder Jonathan India.
  4.  Kristian Campbell grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Bot 4th

  1.  Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Abraham Toro.
  2.  Salvador Perez singles on a ground ball to second baseman Kristian Campbell.
  3.  Maikel Garcia called out on strikes.
  4.  Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jarren Duran. Salvador Perez to 2nd.
  5.  Mark Canha grounds out sharply, shortstop Trevor Story to first baseman Abraham Toro.

Top 5th

  1.  Wilyer Abreu grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.
  2.  Trevor Story flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  3.  Abraham Toro singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia, deflected by pitcher Michael Lorenzen.
  4.  Connor Wong strikes out swinging.

Bot 5th

  1.  Freddy Fermin lines out to right fielder Wilyer Abreu.
  2.  Kyle Isbel triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Wilyer Abreu.KC 64%
  3.  Jonathan India hit into a fielder's choice double play, shortstop Trevor Story to catcher Connor Wong to third baseman Alex Bregman to second baseman Kristian Campbell. Kyle Isbel out at home. Jonathan India out at 2nd.KC 52%

Top 6th

  1.  Ceddanne Rafaela doubles (5) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Jonathan India.BOS 59%
  2.  Jarren Duran strikes out swinging.BOS 52%
  3.  Rafael Devers strikes out swinging.KC 53%
  4.  Alex Bregman hit by pitch.
  5.  Kristian Campbell called out on strikes.KC 57%

Bot 6th

  1.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out sharply to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela.
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out sharply to first baseman Abraham Toro.
  3.  Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Trevor Story to first baseman Abraham Toro.

Top 7th

  1.  Wilyer Abreu flies out to left fielder Jonathan India.
  2.  Trevor Story strikes out swinging.
  3.  Abraham Toro grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Bot 7th

  1.  Maikel Garcia walks.KC 66%
  2.  Michael Massey walks.KC 73%
  3.  Mark Canha grounds into a double play, shortstop Trevor Story to first baseman Abraham Toro. Maikel Garcia to 3rd. Michael Massey out at 2nd. Mark Canha out at 1st.KC 57%
  4.  Freddy Fermin lines out to right fielder Wilyer Abreu.

Top 8th

  1.  Connor Wong singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.BOS 57%
  2.  Ceddanne Rafaela strikes out swinging.KC 50%
  3.  Jarren Duran pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.KC 57%
  4.  Rafael Devers grounds out sharply, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Bot 8th

  1.  Kyle Isbel called out on strikes.
  2.  Jonathan India doubles (8) on a line drive to left fielder Jarren Duran.KC 65%
  3.  Justin Wilson intentionally walks Bobby Witt Jr.
  4.  Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out on a foul tip.KC 60%
  5.  Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Trevor Story to first baseman Abraham Toro.KC 53%

Top 9th

  1.  Alex Bregman pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.
  2.  Kristian Campbell singles on a ground ball to right fielder Drew Waters.KC 50%
  3.  Wilyer Abreu flies out sharply to right fielder Drew Waters.KC 59%
  4.  Trevor Story grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Bot 9th

  1.  Maikel Garcia grounds out to first baseman Abraham Toro.
  2.  Michael Massey flies out to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela.KC 54%
  3.  Cavan Biggio flies out to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela.

Top 10th

  1.  Abraham Toro pops out to first baseman Salvador Perez.BOS 54%
  2.  Connor Wong strikes out swinging.KC 55%
  3.  Ceddanne Rafaela lines out to left fielder Drew Waters.KC 63%

Bot 10th

  1.  Freddy Fermin strikes out on a missed bunt.KC 69%
  2.  Hunter Renfroe strikes out on a foul tip.KC 61%
  3.  Drew Waters pops out to first baseman Abraham Toro in foul territory.KC 54%

Top 11th

  1.  Jarren Duran grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez. Ceddanne Rafaela to 3rd.BOS 61%
  2.  Royals challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Rafael Devers grounds out sharply, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez. Ceddanne Rafaela scores.BOS 68%
  3.  Alex Bregman singles on a ground ball to left fielder Cavan Biggio.
  4.  Kristian Campbell grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Bot 11th

  1.  Bobby Witt Jr. walks.KC 67%
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to right fielder Wilyer Abreu. Drew Waters scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.KC 80%
  3.  Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.KC 73%
  4.  Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.KC 64%
  5.  Michael Massey pops out to third baseman Alex Bregman.KC 54%

Top 12th

  1.  Wilyer Abreu flies out to left fielder Cavan Biggio.BOS 54%
  2.  Trevor Story pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.KC 55%
  3.  Abraham Toro strikes out swinging.KC 63%

Bot 12th

  1.  Cavan Biggio out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher Connor Wong to first baseman Abraham Toro. Michael Massey to 3rd.KC 74%
  2.  Freddy Fermin singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Michael Massey scores.KC 100%

Top 11th

  1.  BOS 1, KC 0Royals challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Rafael Devers grounds out sharply, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez. Ceddanne Rafaela scores.BOS 68%

Bot 11th

  1.  BOS 1, KC 1Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to right fielder Wilyer Abreu. Drew Waters scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.KC 80%

Bot 12th

  1.  BOS 1, KC 2Freddy Fermin singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Michael Massey scores.KC 100%

Win probability

Bot 11th · Biggest swing #1 · BOS 1–0 KC

Bobby Witt Jr. walks.

KC 67%KC +35 pts

Game leaders

Red SoxBoston

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Jarren Duran LF5000001.251
Rafael Devers DH5011001.253
Alex Bregman 3B4010001.316
Kristian Campbell 2B5010001.274
David Hamilton 2B0000000.159
Wilyer Abreu RF5000000.273
Trevor Story SS5000001.245
Abraham Toro 1B5010001.143
Connor Wong C4010003.158
Ceddanne Rafaela CF4110001.239
Totals421610010

2B: Rafaela.RBI: Devers.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Hunter Dobbins6.050006812.78
Greg Weissert1.000020192.65
Justin Wilson0.210012123.00
Justin Slaten1.100000155.40
Aroldis Chapman1.000002162.03
Garrett Whitlock0.211012163.38
Brennan Bernardino0.10000081.88
Sean Newcomb L0.11100063.58

Video

2:15Red Sox vs. Royals HighlightsMLB video
1:48Michael Lorenzen strikes out seven against Red Sox1:23Hunter Dobbins strikes out six against Royals0:30Freddy Fermin's walk-off single0:30Alex Bregman makes a nice diving play
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