Royals stay tough on Sox with win in Game 1

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KANSAS CITY — Eric Hosmer smashed a two-run homer, and Jarrod Dyson tripled and scored the go-ahead run to help the Royals secure a 3-2 win over the Red Sox on Wednesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals starter Ian Kennedy gave up two runs and six hits over 5 2/3 innings while striking out nine. The bullpen took over from there and shut down the Red Sox, with closer Wade Davis recording his ninth save.

Chris Young hit his first homer as a Red Sox. Steven Wright went eight solid innings, giving up four hits and three runs. He walked one and struck out five. Young’s solo homer BOS@KC: Young ties the game with a solo home runChris Young hits his first home …

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