Top 2nd
Salvador Perez homers to center field.
104.2 mph
422 ft
29 deg

Bottom 3rd
J.D. Martinez homers to center field. Alex Verdugo scores. Marwin Gonzalez scores.
108.4 mph
420 ft
24 deg

Bottom 5th
Xander Bogaerts singles to deep center field. J.D. Martinez to second. Alex Verdugo scores.
106.8 mph
360 ft
48 deg

Hunter Renfroe reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Rafael Devers out at second. J.D. Martinez scores.
84.7 mph
14 ft
-11 deg
Top 6th
Carlos Santana grounds out to shallow infield, Xander Bogaerts to Michael Chavis. Jorge Soler to second. Whit Merrifield scores.
74.9 mph
4 ft
-55 deg

Bottom 8th
Hunter Renfroe homers to left field.
106.9 mph
427 ft
34 deg
1
HR
2
2
R
6
9
H
8
0
SB
0
4
LOB
5
.273
AVG
.250
.273
OBP
.314
.394
SLG
.500
6.75
ERA
2.00
3
K
6
2
BB
0
Current Series
Royals
5
Red Sox
6
Game 1
Final
Royals
6
Red Sox
7
Game 2
Final
Royals
2
Red Sox
6
Game 3
Final
Royals
1
Red Sox
15
Game 4
Final
2021 AL Central
Game Summary
The Boston Red Sox decisively defeated the Kansas City Royals, 6 to 2, on June 30, 2021.
Game Info
Fenway Park
Boston, Massachusetts
76°
8 mph S
Home Plate: Shane Livensparger
First Base: Tony Randazzo
Second Base: Todd Tichenor
Third Base: Jim Reynolds
1
HR
2
2
R
6
9
H
8
0
SB
0
4
LOB
5
.273
AVG
.250
.273
OBP
.314
.394
SLG
.500
6.75
ERA
2.00
3
K
6
2
BB
0
Current Series
Royals
5
Red Sox
6
Game 1
Final
Royals
6
Red Sox
7
Game 2
Final
Royals
2
Red Sox
6
Game 3
Final
Royals
1
Red Sox
15
Game 4
Final
2021 AL Central
Game Summary
The Boston Red Sox decisively defeated the Kansas City Royals, 6 to 2, on June 30, 2021.
Game Info
Fenway Park
Boston, Massachusetts
76°
8 mph S
Home Plate: Shane Livensparger
First Base: Tony Randazzo
Second Base: Todd Tichenor
Third Base: Jim Reynolds
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W. Merrifield 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Soler RF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
C. Santana DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
S. Perez C | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
H. Dozier 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
R. O'Hearn 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
E. Olivares LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
M. A. Taylor CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
H. Alberto SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 33 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
E. Hernández CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A. Verdugo LF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
J.D. Martinez DH | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
X. Bogaerts SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
R. Devers 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
H. Renfroe RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
C. Vázquez C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
M. Gonzalez 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
M. Chavis 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 32 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Batting
2B: W. Merrifield
HR: S. Perez
TB: W. Merrifield 2, R. O'Hearn, E. Olivares, S. Perez 7, J. Soler 2
RBI: S. Perez, C. Santana
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: H. Alberto
GIDP: H. Dozier, C. Santana, M. A. Taylor
Team RISP: 2-for-6
Team LOB: 4
Batting
2B: R. Devers, M. Gonzalez
HR: J.D. Martinez, H. Renfroe
TB: X. Bogaerts 2, R. Devers 2, M. Gonzalez 3, J.D. Martinez 4, H. Renfroe 4, A. Verdugo
RBI: X. Bogaerts, J.D. Martinez 3, H. Renfroe 2
2-out RBI: J.D. Martinez 3
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: E. Hernández, H. Renfroe 2
HBP: R. Devers
Team RISP: 2-for-8
Team LOB: 5
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M. Minor (L) | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
R. Lovelady | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
A. Swarzak | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Totals | 8.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M. Pérez (W) | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.38 |
B. Workman (H) | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
D. Hernandez (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
J. Taylor (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
M. Barnes | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Pitches-strikes: M. Minor 92-56, A. Swarzak 15-9, R. Lovelady 19-14
Groundouts-flyouts: M. Minor 5-6, A. Swarzak 1-0, R. Lovelady 2-1
Batters faced: M. Minor 25, A. Swarzak 5, R. Lovelady 5
Pitches-strikes: M. Barnes 12-11, D. Hernandez 17-10, M. Pérez 86-54, J. Taylor 13-9, B. Workman 6-3
Groundouts-flyouts: M. Barnes 0-1, D. Hernandez 1-0, M. Pérez 8-2, J. Taylor 0-1, B. Workman 1-0
Batters faced: M. Barnes 4, D. Hernandez 3, M. Pérez 21, J. Taylor 3, B. Workman 2
Inherited runners-scored: B. Workman 1-0
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W. Merrifield 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Soler RF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
C. Santana DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
S. Perez C | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
H. Dozier 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
R. O'Hearn 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
E. Olivares LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
M. A. Taylor CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
H. Alberto SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 33 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Batting
2B: W. Merrifield
HR: S. Perez
TB: W. Merrifield 2, R. O'Hearn, E. Olivares, S. Perez 7, J. Soler 2
RBI: S. Perez, C. Santana
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: H. Alberto
GIDP: H. Dozier, C. Santana, M. A. Taylor
Team RISP: 2-for-6
Team LOB: 4
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M. Minor (L) | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
R. Lovelady | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
A. Swarzak | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Totals | 8.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Pitches-strikes: M. Minor 92-56, A. Swarzak 15-9, R. Lovelady 19-14
Groundouts-flyouts: M. Minor 5-6, A. Swarzak 1-0, R. Lovelady 2-1
Batters faced: M. Minor 25, A. Swarzak 5, R. Lovelady 5
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
E. Hernández CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A. Verdugo LF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
J.D. Martinez DH | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
X. Bogaerts SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
R. Devers 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
H. Renfroe RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
C. Vázquez C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
M. Gonzalez 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
M. Chavis 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 32 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Batting
2B: R. Devers, M. Gonzalez
HR: J.D. Martinez, H. Renfroe
TB: X. Bogaerts 2, R. Devers 2, M. Gonzalez 3, J.D. Martinez 4, H. Renfroe 4, A. Verdugo
RBI: X. Bogaerts, J.D. Martinez 3, H. Renfroe 2
2-out RBI: J.D. Martinez 3
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: E. Hernández, H. Renfroe 2
HBP: R. Devers
Team RISP: 2-for-8
Team LOB: 5
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M. Pérez (W) | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.38 |
B. Workman (H) | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
D. Hernandez (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
J. Taylor (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
M. Barnes | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Pitches-strikes: M. Barnes 12-11, D. Hernandez 17-10, M. Pérez 86-54, J. Taylor 13-9, B. Workman 6-3
Groundouts-flyouts: M. Barnes 0-1, D. Hernandez 1-0, M. Pérez 8-2, J. Taylor 0-1, B. Workman 1-0
Batters faced: M. Barnes 4, D. Hernandez 3, M. Pérez 21, J. Taylor 3, B. Workman 2
Inherited runners-scored: B. Workman 1-0
Top 1st
Whit Merrifield grounds out to second base, Marwin Gonzalez to Michael Chavis.
58.9 mph
31 ft
1 deg
Jorge Soler lines out to left field to Alex Verdugo.
104.8 mph
283 ft
14 deg

Carlos Santana lines out to center field to Kiké Hernández.
81.8 mph
282 ft
22 deg

Bottom 1st
Kiké Hernández grounds out to shortstop, Whit Merrifield to Ryan O'Hearn.
100.2 mph
72 ft
2 deg

Alex Verdugo pops out to shallow center field to Whit Merrifield.
81.7 mph
215 ft
55 deg

J.D. Martinez flies out to deep center field to Michael A. Taylor.
98.5 mph
376 ft
25 deg

Top 2nd
Salvador Perez homers to center field.
104.2 mph
422 ft
29 deg

Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.
Ryan O'Hearn grounds out to shallow infield, Marwin Gonzalez to Michael Chavis.
45 mph
10 ft
-18 deg

Edward Olivares grounds out to shallow infield, Marwin Gonzalez to Michael Chavis.
53.5 mph
19 ft
-8 deg
Bottom 2nd
Xander Bogaerts flies out to right center field to Jorge Soler.
87.7 mph
245 ft
54 deg

Rafael Devers hit by pitch.

Hunter Renfroe pops out to shortstop to Whit Merrifield.
74.9 mph
163 ft
60 deg
Christian Vázquez flies out to right field to Jorge Soler.
82.6 mph
260 ft
42 deg
Top 3rd
Michael A. Taylor grounds out to shallow infield, Rafael Devers to Michael Chavis.
96.3 mph
25 ft
-3 deg
Hanser Alberto grounds out to first base to Michael Chavis.
65.3 mph
7 ft
-19 deg
Whit Merrifield flies out to right field to Hunter Renfroe.
83 mph
261 ft
29 deg
Bottom 3rd
Marwin Gonzalez singles to left field.
98.7 mph
226 ft
14 deg
Michael Chavis flies out to left field to Edward Olivares.
73.3 mph
252 ft
35 deg
Kiké Hernández walks. Marwin Gonzalez to second.

Alex Verdugo reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Kiké Hernández out at second. Marwin Gonzalez to third.
77.5 mph
13 ft
-6 deg

J.D. Martinez homers to center field. Alex Verdugo scores. Marwin Gonzalez scores.
108.4 mph
420 ft
24 deg

Xander Bogaerts singles to center field.
89.7 mph
26 ft
-4 deg

Rafael Devers doubles. Xander Bogaerts to third.
102.2 mph
355 ft
23 deg

Hunter Renfroe flies out to deep center field to Michael A. Taylor.
99.4 mph
357 ft
40 deg
Top 4th
Jorge Soler singles to right center field.
103.7 mph
33 ft
-2 deg

Carlos Santana grounds out to shallow infield. Jorge Soler out at second.
62 mph
40 ft
1 deg

Salvador Perez singles to second base.
84.8 mph
17 ft
-5 deg

Hunter Dozier strikes out on a foul tip.
Bottom 4th
Christian Vázquez pops out to shallow center field to Whit Merrifield.
81 mph
190 ft
60 deg
Marwin Gonzalez doubles to deep left field.
87.2 mph
324 ft
31 deg
Michael Chavis reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop, advances to 2nd. Marwin Gonzalez out at third.
87.6 mph
73 ft
4 deg
Kiké Hernández flies out to right center field to Jorge Soler.
87.7 mph
270 ft
49 deg

Top 5th
Ryan O'Hearn singles to right center field.
79.4 mph
259 ft
22 deg

Edward Olivares singles to shortstop. Ryan O'Hearn to second.
92.3 mph
11 ft
-15 deg
Michael A. Taylor grounds out to shortstop. Edward Olivares out at second. Ryan O'Hearn to third.
85.7 mph
10 ft
-17 deg
Hanser Alberto flies out to deep center field to Kiké Hernández.
95.9 mph
375 ft
27 deg
Bottom 5th
Alex Verdugo singles to shallow center field.
88.1 mph
149 ft
9 deg

J.D. Martinez walks. Alex Verdugo to second.

Xander Bogaerts singles to deep center field. J.D. Martinez to second. Alex Verdugo scores.
106.8 mph
360 ft
48 deg

Rafael Devers reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Xander Bogaerts out at second. J.D. Martinez to third.
89.4 mph
6 ft
-24 deg

Hunter Renfroe reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Rafael Devers out at second. J.D. Martinez scores.
84.7 mph
14 ft
-11 deg
Christian Vázquez strikes out swinging.
Top 6th
Whit Merrifield doubles to deep right center field.
99.3 mph
378 ft
28 deg
Jorge Soler singles to left field. Whit Merrifield to third.
107.7 mph
232 ft
10 deg

Carlos Santana grounds out to shallow infield, Xander Bogaerts to Michael Chavis. Jorge Soler to second. Whit Merrifield scores.
74.9 mph
4 ft
-55 deg

Brandon Workman (P) replaces Martín Pérez (P).
Salvador Perez singles to right center field. Jorge Soler to third.
104.7 mph
93 ft
3 deg

Hunter Dozier grounds out to third base. Salvador Perez out at second.
94 mph
25 ft
-3 deg
Bottom 6th
Richard Lovelady (P) replaces Mike Minor (P).
Marwin Gonzalez grounds out to shallow left field, Hunter Dozier to Ryan O'Hearn.
91.3 mph
18 ft
-7 deg
Michael Chavis lines out to center field to Michael A. Taylor.
106.4 mph
318 ft
14 deg
Kiké Hernández flies out to shallow right field to Jorge Soler.
81.7 mph
211 ft
55 deg

Top 7th
Darwinzon Hernandez (P) replaces Brandon Workman (P).
Ryan O'Hearn pops out to shallow left field to Rafael Devers.
83.2 mph
159 ft
64 deg

Edward Olivares strikes out swinging.
Michael A. Taylor grounds out to shortstop, Rafael Devers to Michael Chavis.
62.1 mph
7 ft
-23 deg
Bottom 7th
Alex Verdugo strikes out swinging.

J.D. Martinez grounds out to shallow infield, Richard Lovelady to Ryan O'Hearn.
97.4 mph
20 ft
-8 deg

Anthony Swarzak (P) replaces Richard Lovelady (P).
Xander Bogaerts lines out to left field to Edward Olivares.
85.9 mph
323 ft
25 deg

Top 8th
Josh Taylor (P) replaces Darwinzon Hernandez (P).
Hanser Alberto flies out to shallow center field to Alex Verdugo.
72.4 mph
215 ft
47 deg
Whit Merrifield lines out to deep center field to Kiké Hernández.
101 mph
351 ft
20 deg
Jorge Soler strikes out swinging.

Bottom 8th
Rafael Devers grounds out to second base, Whit Merrifield to Ryan O'Hearn.
99.8 mph
4 ft
-26 deg

Hunter Renfroe homers to left field.
106.9 mph
427 ft
34 deg
Christian Vázquez pops out to shallow infield to Whit Merrifield.
89.3 mph
138 ft
66 deg
Marwin Gonzalez strikes out swinging.
Top 9th
Matt Barnes (P) replaces Josh Taylor (P).
Carlos Santana flies out to deep center field to Kiké Hernández.
93.4 mph
347 ft
36 deg

Salvador Perez singles to third base.
96.6 mph
68 ft
3 deg

Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.
Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging.

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