The Royals’ starting pitcher didn’t allow a run from the Red Sox until the eighth inning Friday night.
Jordan Lyles had one of his best outings of the season for the Royals, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out seven in eight innings as Kansas City beat the Boston Red Sox 13-2 on Friday night.
Lyles (4-15), who leads the major leagues in losses, didn’t allow a run until Alex Verdugo’s two-out, two-run homer in the eighth. He did not give up a walk and coasted as the Royals jumped to a 7-0 lead after three innings.
“Today just comes down to our offense being able to put up some runs early,” Lyles said. “At that point I’m trying not to walk guys. We put up a big number. (Catcher) Freddy (Fermin) and I were able to put it on cruise control.”
Salvador Perez hit two home runs for his second multi-homer game of the season, the first since May 2 against Baltimore. Nick Loftin, who was making his major league debut, was 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run.
James Paxton (7-5) allowed six runs on five hits in 1 1/3 innings.
