| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Royals (57-88) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
 |
Red Sox (70-74) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
📦 Box score
|
Kansas City Royals | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
MJ Melendez DH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2  |
Bobby Witt Jr. SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
3  |
Salvador Perez C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
4  |
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
5  |
Michael A. Taylor CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
6  |
Michael Massey 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
7  |
Hunter Dozier LF 🦇 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
8  |
Nicky Lopez 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
9  |
Nate Eaton RF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
|
Boston Red Sox | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
Tommy Pham LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
2  |
Rafael Devers 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
3  |
Xander Bogaerts SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
4  |
Alex Verdugo RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
5  |
J.D. Martinez DH | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
6  |
Triston Casas 1B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
7  |
Christian Arroyo 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
8  |
Enrique Hernández CF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
9  |
Kevin Plawecki C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9  |
Abraham Almonte PH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
😔 No home runs
💡 Highlights
- VideoWitt Jr. compared to PedroiaBobby Witt Jr. draws comparison to Dustin Pedroia while getting ready for an at-bat against the Red Sox
- VideoBobby Witt Jr.'s diving stopBobby Witt Jr. makes a diving stop at short, retiring Xander Bogaerts for the last out of the bottom of the 4th
- VideoRoyals turn 2 to escape jamBobby Witt Jr. and Michael Massey combine for a double play for the last outs of the bottom of the 5th inning
- VideoSalvador Perez's RBI singleSalvador Perez lines an RBI single to right field, plating MJ Melendez, giving the Royals a 1-0 lead in the top of the 6th inning
- VideoTommy Pham nabs Hunter DozierTommy Pham nabs Hunter Dozier at second for the first out of the top of the 3rd inning
- VideoAlex Verdugo's game-tying walkAlex Verdugo draws a walk, plating Kiké Hernández to tie the game at 1 in the bottom of the 8th inning
- VideoJ.D. Martinez's go-ahead singleJ.D. Martinez lines a go-ahead single to left field, plating Abraham Almonte to give the Red Sox a 2-1 lead in the 8th inning
- VideoMichael Wacha K's 4Michael Wacha strikes out four Royals over seven innings in his start against Kansas City
- VideoMatt Strahm gets the saveKiké Hernández makes a catch in center field, retiring Hunter Dozier and securing the Red Sox's win over the Royals
- VideoRoyals vs. Red Sox HighlightsJ.D Martinez hit a clutch go-ahead single and Michael Wacha tossed seven strong frames to lead the Red Sox to a 2-1 win vs. the Royals
- VideoCG: KC vs. BOS- 9/16/22Condensed Game: J.D Martinez hit a clutch go-ahead single and Michael Wacha tossed seven strong frames to lead the Red Sox to a 2-1 win
- VideoMike Matheny on the 2-1 lossMike Matheny discusses Jonathan Heasley's performance in the 2-1 loss to the Red Sox, the outings from the relievers, and more
- VideoAlex Cora on the 2-1 winAlex Cora discusses J.D. Martinez's production this season, Michael Wacha's great outing and more on the 2-1 win