Freddy Fermin hits a 12th-inning single to give Royals 2-1 win over Red Sox

Published: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:12 am

**Royals Walk Off Red Sox in Extra Innings, Extend Winning Streak**

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Royals continued their hot streak Friday night, defeating the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in a thrilling 12-inning contest. Freddy Fermin delivered the game-winning hit, a line drive RBI single to left-center field, sending the Royals faithful home happy.

The victory marks the Royals' seventh consecutive win and their 16th in their last 18 games, solidifying their impressive run. Relief pitcher Steven Cruz earned his first major league win, pitching a scoreless 12th inning. The Red Sox, meanwhile, suffered a tough loss, with Sean Newcomb taking the defeat.

The game was a pitching duel for much of the night. Both starting pitchers delivered strong performances. Royals starter Michael Lorenzen went seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits while striking out seven. He was aided by a stellar defensive play by first baseman Salvador Perez. Boston's Hunter Dobbins also pitched well, holding the Royals scoreless through six innings.

The scoring didn't begin until the 11th inning, with each team managing to push a run across the plate after ten scoreless innings. The game also featured some dramatic moments, including a controversial double play in the fifth inning after a Kyle Isbel triple.

Adding to the drama, Red Sox star Rafael Devers, who had created headlines the previous day due to a disagreement about playing first base, went 1 for 5 with an RBI.

The series continues Saturday with a matchup between left-handed pitchers: Garrett Crochet for the Red Sox and Cole Ragans for the Royals.

Keywords: Kansas City Royals, Red Sox, Freddy Fermin, walk-off, RBI single, Steven Cruz, Michael Lorenzen, Hunter Dobbins, extra innings, MLB, baseball, winning streak, Rafael Devers, Garrett Crochet, Cole Ragans

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