KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Masataka Yoshida hit a three-run homer and Adam Duvall had a solo shot to back Chris Sale as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3. Sale (6-3) didn’t allow a run over five innings, gave up two hits and struck out five while walking two. It was the first time he hasn’t allowed a run in a start since July 12 of last season. The Red Sox have won two straight after losing six of seven coming into the three-game set against the Royals. Zack Greinke (1-14) went 3 2/3 innings allowing three runs on five hits.
