Jarren Duran’s two‑run homer lifts Red Sox over Royals 4‑3

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran hit an opposite‑field two‑run home run in the seventh inning, sending a fastball from reliever Steven Cruz 366 feet into the left‑field bullpen. The blast broke a 3‑2 deficit and secured a 4‑3 victory over the Kansas City Royals, completing a three‑game series sweep.

The win matched Boston’s season‑high three‑game winning streak. Starter Connelly Early allowed three runs over 6 1/3 innings, while Aroldis Chapman recorded his 12th save, converting his 26th consecutive save opportunity. Kansas City fell to 20‑30, losing nine of ten games and slipping to a season‑worst 10 games below .500. The Royals were swept for the fourth time this season, tying the MLB record for most sweeps.

The game also featured notable performances from Willson Contreras (three hits and a triple) and Salvador Perez, who hit his 135th career home run at Kauffman Stadium, one shy of George Brett’s record. Both teams look ahead to upcoming matchups, with Boston set to begin a homestand against the Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves.