Royals, desperate for bullpen turnaround, host Red Sox
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Facing the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night in the finale of a crucial three-game series, the Kansas City Royals' bullpen remains under heightened scrutiny.
Since July 23, Kansas City has won seven of 14 games, mostly due to hot hitting and solid starting pitching. In that span, relievers have five blown saves, with closer James McArthur suffering the most damage