Bobby Witt Jr. showcased an impressive performance with two home runs, a double, and four runs batted in as the Kansas City Royals triumphed over the Boston Red Sox with a score of 8-4 on Wednesday night, winning the final game of the three-game series. This victory allowed the Royals to gain a 1.5-game advantage over Boston in the American League wild-card race. Additionally, Kansas City positioned itself just half a game behind second-place Minnesota in the AL Central, following the Twins’ loss to the Chicago Cubs, while remaining four games behind the Cleveland Guardians, who suffered a doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Witt’s remarkable outing marked his fourth multi-homer game of the season, beginning with his 21st home run in the first inning, which set the tone for the Royals. His second home run, a powerful 421-foot shot to center field, came in the sixth inning, and he further contributed with a two-run double. The Royals have now homered in 13 consecutive games, tying for the second-longest streak in the franchise’s history.
On the pitching front, Cole Ragans (9-7) delivered a solid performance, allowing four runs—only one of which was earned—over 6.1 innings, while striking out seven and issuing two walks. In contrast, Kutter Crawford (7-9) faced challenges, lasting only 3.2 innings and surrendering six runs on five hits, alongside three strikeouts and four walks. The game saw a shift in momentum when the Red Sox took the lead in the third inning with Romy Gonzalez’s two-out, three-run homer, but the Royals quickly regained control with a five-run rally in the fourth, highlighted by Witt’s double and Pasquantino’s two-run homer, extending his hitting streak to 11 games.
Kansas City is scheduled to have a day of rest on Thursday prior to commencing a two-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday and Saturday. The pregame broadcast on SuperStar Country 102.5 and 1530 AM will commence at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, leading up to the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. from Kauffman Stadium. For Kansas City, Michael Lorenzen, with a record of 5-6 and an earned run average of 3.69, will take the mound, while St. Louis will counter with Miles Mikolas, who holds an 8-9 record and a 5.12 ERA.
