Chris Sale allowed three runs on four hits and one walk, while striking out 10 in 8.1 innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to an 8-3 win at Kansas City on Tuesday night.
Sale retired 19 straight in a stretch that extended into the ninth inning.
Chris Young led the offense with theee hits. Xander Bogaerts and Sandy Leon had two hits and two RBI each. Deven Marrero had two hits and two runs scored.
The Red Sox went into sole possession of first place in the American League East for the first time this season. The Red Sox and Royals will conclude their three game series on Wednesday afternoon at 2:15.
