In Boston, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night. Carter Jensen hit a two-run double, and Salvador Perez added an RBI, contributing to the Royals' second consecutive win. Seth Lugo pitched five innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven, earning his first career victory against the Red Sox. The Red Sox, who had won five straight before this game, faced their third consecutive loss.
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