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Freddy Fermin’s 12th-Inning Walk-Off Lifts Royals to 7th Straight Win

Kansas City’s winning streak extends to seven games after a 2-1 victory over Boston, fueled by dominant pitching and clutch hitting.

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Royals outfielder Mark Canha makes a sliding catch during the third inning of a Friday, May 9, 2025 Major League Baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
Royals catcher Freddy Fermin celebrates after hitting a walk-off single during the 12th inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Friday, May 9, 2025.
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Overview

  • Freddy Fermin’s RBI single in the 12th inning secured the Royals’ 2-1 walk-off win over the Red Sox in the series opener.
  • Kansas City has now won seven consecutive games and 16 of their last 18, continuing their impressive resurgence.
  • Michael Lorenzen delivered seven shutout innings for the Royals, allowing only three hits and striking out seven without a walk.
  • Boston rookie Hunter Dobbins impressed with six scoreless innings, striking out six and scattering five hits in his fourth MLB start.
  • Steven Cruz earned his first major league win, closing out the 12th inning as the Royals’ bullpen held Boston to just one run in extras.