Gray outjunks Lugo in 3-1 loss to Red Sox
The Kansas City Royals lost to the Boston Red Sox 3-1 in a low-scoring game. Seth Lugo allowed a two-run home run to Willson Contreras, which accounted for half of the runs scored in the game. Sonny Gray had a strong performance, striking out nine batters over six innings.
- ▪Seth Lugo gave up a two-run home run to Willson Contreras in the sixth inning.
- ▪Sonny Gray pitched six innings, recording a season-high nine strikeouts.
- ▪The Royals' only run came from Jac Caglianone's double in the seventh inning.
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