Royals Dominate Red Sox for a 6-1 Victory! 
What a game, Royals fans! Our boys took on the Red Sox at Fenway and walked away with a convincing 6-1 win. Let's break down this stellar performance inning by inning.Strong Start in the 1st Inning 
The Royals wasted no time setting the tone. Adam Frazier singled to center, and Bobby Witt Jr. followed with a single of his own. After Vinnie Pasquantino reached on an infield single, Salvador Perez hit a sacrifice fly to bring Frazier home and put us on the board. Though we left two runners on base, we had an early 1-0 lead. Cole Ragans started strong, letting the Red Sox know he meant business.An Eventful 2nd Inning 
Another fielding error by the Red Sox allowed MJ Melendez to reach second, and with some smart plays by Maikel Garcia and Kyle Isbel, Melendez scored. Frazier and Witt Jr. continued the offensive pressure, loading the bases. Pasquantino and Perez each drove in runs, pushing our lead to 4-0.Witt Jr. Blasts a Homer in the 4th Inning! 
Bobby Witt Jr. kept the momentum going with a massive homer to center field, extending our lead to 5-1. Ragans kept the Red Sox hitters in check, maintaining our dominant position.Melendez Joins the Home Run Club in the 8th 
As if one homer wasn’t enough, MJ Melendez smashed a 392-foot homer to right center in the 8th inning. This put us up 6-1 and essentially sealed the game.Incredible Pitching and Defense 
A special shoutout to our pitchers! Cole Ragans along with relievers Chris Stratton and Nick Anderson did a phenomenal job keeping the Red Sox at bay throughout the game. Our defense also turned up in crucial moments, including a double play in the 4th inning that snuffed out any Red Sox momentum.Final Thoughts 
All in all, it was a fantastic team effort that showcased our ability to capitalize on opportunities and play clean, effective baseball. With contributions from both our batters and pitchers, this game was truly a comprehensive win.Way to go Royals! Let's keep this momentum rolling!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Red Sox (July 12th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |