Week 17 – August 6th: Royals Take One from Boston
Our team really put the pressure on in the first inning and kept it up. Tonight’s win was an amazing one. We got fantastic pitching from Hernandez and our bullpen, and El Nino and Bobby Witt Jr. showed why we're sticking with them for the long haul with the Royals.
Game Summary – August 6th – Royals Win at Home, 7-5
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Boston Red Sox, 7-5, at Kauffman Stadium. The victory was partly thanks to catcher Salvador Perez, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, and two singles. He drove in two runs and scored once. Kansas City reliever James McArthur earned the win, improving his record to 1-0. Brayan Bello took the loss. With this win over Boston, the Royals' record improved to 51-65. The Royals received a key at-bat from shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. During the game, Witt Jr. went 1-for-4 with a double. He drove in two runs and scored once. In the bottom of the first, with the bases loaded, he hit a two-run double. His 26th double of the season gave Kansas City a 2-0 lead.
"We'll relax tonight and get back after it tomorrow," Perez said after the game.
GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: Salvador Perez
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Weather: Partly Cloudy (75 degrees), wind blowing in from the center at 12 mph
Start Time: 7:10 PM CT
Time: 3:18
Attendance: 22840