With the game going to extras, the Royals needed their bullpen to come through. KC sent five relievers to the mound, with the final one — Steven Cruz, in his first season with the Royals — pitching the final two outs for his first victory of the year.

Freddy Fermin calls game with the winning single for the Royals in the 12th inning against the Red Sox.

Freddy Fermin hit a line drive RBI single into left center in the bottom of the 12th inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Boston Red So