Overview

• Jonathan India’s three-run homer in the seventh inning propelled the Royals to a 7-3 win that ended Boston’s seven-game winning streak at Fenway Park.
• Michael Wacha held Boston to two runs and five hits over six innings, earning his second straight victory against the Red Sox.
• Rookie Roman Anthony was scratched with mid-back stiffness, and Wilyer Abreu stepped in to contribute both defensively and at the plate.
• Boston’s surge had been fueled by timely homers and deep starts from Brayan Bello and Garrett Crochet over six straight wins.
• The defeat highlights the Red Sox’s reliance on organizational depth as they vie for position in a tightly packed AL East race.