Kutter Crawford's strong start carries Red Sox past Royals

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Kutter Crawford tossed seven-plus scoreless innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-0 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

Crawford (6-7) limited the Royals to two hits, struck out four and walked one. He exited after allowing a leadoff single to Maikel Garcia in the eighth.
The only other hit against him was a double by Garrett Hampson with one out in