Brady Singer (8-8) showcased his prowess on the mound, conceding three runs on five hits across 6 2/3 innings, leading the Royals to victory. The Royals exhibited their offensive firepower, tallying six extra-base hits and an impressive six stolen bases.
Adam Duvall contributed his 10th home run of the season, with Connor Wong and Jarren Duran adding valuable RBIs for the Red Sox. However, the Red Sox found themselves on the losing end for the fifth time in six games.
Drew Waters, reflecting on the Royals’ successful 15-hit display, attributed their achievement to their dedication and hard work in training.
Boston’s offensive struggles continued as they were limited to three runs or fewer for the eighth time in their last eleven games.
Kutter Crawford (5-6) yielded three runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings, registering six strikeouts and two walks.
The night also marked the season debut of Boston’s Trevor Story, who returned to the lineup after recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Story went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts but exhibited promise in his fielding.
Despite his subdued performance, Story expressed his willingness to contribute as the designated hitter, aiming to enhance his timing and consistency at the plate.
In the fourth inning, Waters capitalized on Crawford’s pitch, launching a two-run home run into Boston’s bullpen. Shortly after, Bobby Witt Jr. was hit by a pitch, leading to Crawford’s exit from the game.
Although the Red Sox attempted to rally with home runs from Duvall and an RBI single from Wong, the Royals maintained their offensive momentum. A walk, wild pitch, and groundout contributed to the Royals’ additional runs, and MJ Melendez sealed the victory with a home run.
In terms of injuries, Royals’ right-hander Zack Greinke was placed on the 15-day injured list due to elbow soreness. Left-hander Taylor Hearn was recalled from Triple-A Omaha as a corresponding move.
For the Red Sox, INF Yu Chang was designated for assignment to accommodate Trevor Story’s return. INF/DH Justin Turner was sidelined due to heel soreness.
The Royals’ next game will feature RHP Jordan Lyles (3-12, 6.24 ERA) against the Red Sox’s RHP Nick Pivetta (7-6, 4.19 ERA).
In interleague action from Tropicana Field, Yandy Díaz, Brandon Lowe, and Randy Arozarena played pivotal roles in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night, as they delivered RBI singles in the eighth inning.
The decisive eighth inning began with a triple by Josh Lowe against Miles Mikolas (6-8). Pinch-hitter Harold Ramírez grounded out against Andre Pallante, paving the way for a sequence of four consecutive base hits by Díaz, Lowe, and Arozarena. These hits resulted in the Rays taking a 4-1 lead.
Yandy Díaz, celebrating his 32nd birthday, had a standout performance, going 4 for 4 and increasing his batting average from .315 to .322. His impressive contributions were accompanied by a serenade from a band during batting practice.
Isaac Paredes countered for the Cardinals in the seventh inning with a game-tying solo home run, leveling the score at 1-1.
Tampa Bay’s center fielder, Jose Siri, made a crucial leaping catch at the wall in the eighth inning to prevent the Cardinals from taking the lead.
Rays starter Zach Eflin delivered an impressive performance, allowing just one run and four hits over seven innings. Although he missed out on becoming the AL’s first 13-game winner, he displayed his prowess on the mound by striking out eight batters.
Pete Fairbanks, the third Rays pitcher, surrendered a solo home run to Willson Contreras in the ninth inning but secured his 15th save, finalizing the Rays’ five-hitter.
Before the game, it was announced that All-Star left-hander Shane McClanahan is unlikely to pitch again this season due to a left arm injury, with Tommy John surgery being a potential option.
Miles Mikolas, returning from a five-game suspension, started for the Cardinals and conceded two runs and eight hits over seven-plus innings.
Nolan Arenado initially gave the Cardinals a 1-0 lead with his 24th homer in the second inning.
The Rays improved their record to 7-3 in their last 10 games, while the Cardinals have struggled with losses in 12 of their last 17 games.
In terms of injuries, Tyler O’Neill of the Cardinals was a late scratch due to left knee tightness, and his status is day-to-day. For the Rays, Tyler Glasnow might start this weekend against Cleveland after receiving an injection for back spasms.
In the upcoming matchup, Rays LHP Jalen Beeks (2-3) will start a bullpen game against Cardinals RHP Dakota Hudson (2-0).
The MLB scoreboard for Tuesday, August 8, 2023:
Tampa Bay 4, St. Louis 2
Los Angeles (AL) 7, San Francisco 5
Seattle 2, San Diego 0
Detroit 6, Minnesota 0
Houston 7, Baltimore 6
Kansas City 9, Boston 3
Cleveland 1, Toronto 0
New York (AL) 7, Chicago (AL) 1
Texas 6, Oakland 1
Philadelphia 8, Washington 4 (Game 1)
Washington 5, Philadelphia 4 (Game 2)
Miami 3, Cincinnati 2
Atlanta 8, Pittsburgh 6
Chicago (NL) 3, New York (NL) 2
Colorado 7, Milwaukee 3 (10)
Los Angeles (NL) 5, Arizona 4
