Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer and Brayan Bello pitched six effective innings, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 for their sixth consecutive victory.

Bergert arrived from the San Diego Padres. He owns a 2.78 ERA in 11 games (seven starts) while holding opponents to a .186 batting average. The Royals will conclude the Red Sox series with Michael Wacha starting on Wednesday night.

The Kansas City Royals are still hanging around in the American League Wild Card race with time to spare in the 2025 regular season. They are 62-61 and are just

Jonathan India hit a three-run homer and Michael Wacha scattered five hits over six innings to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night, ending Boston's seven-game winning streak.

Zerpa inherited a runner in his relief appearance. Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman got aboard with a walk as Bergert was taken out of the game. From there, the Red Sox recorded three hits against Zerpa, including Trevor Story’s two-run single to regain the lead.

And according to MLB Insider Francys Romero, Chapman has made some personal history over the last nine games. Aroldis Chapman leads all relievers in ERA across MLB with a 1.15 mark. For the first time in his MLB career, he has 9 consecutive games without allowing a hit.

Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet scattered four hits over seven innings and Trevor Story hit a blooper to break a sixth-inning tie.

Boston has won its past five home games. The Red Sox are 12-1 in their last 13 home contests, and they own a 37-21 record at Fenway Park this season, the third-highest home win total in the majors.

Despite the Red Sox' victory, one of the main storylines was around rookie outfielder Roman Anthony, who was a late scratch on Monday due to back tightness. Ahead of their game against Kansas City on Tuesday, the Red Sox made an official decision regarding the 21-year-old after missing Monday's game.