Chris Sale throws five shutout innings as Red Sox top Royals 7-3

Chris Sale was disgusted with himself the last time he took the mound. Unable to complete the fifth inning last Monday against Houston, he put the Red Sox bullpen in a bind and ultimately got reliever Kyle Barraclough thrown to the wolves. This time Sale still struggled to keep his pitch count in check, but when the chips were down he was able to finish his outing strong. Sale pitched five shutout innings to help the Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 in Sunday’s series finale. His command...