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Chen Gets 1st Win Of Season, Royals Beat Red Sox

Reporter: Associated Press

May 9, 2012

Jonathan Broxton worked around a leadoff single and walk in the
ninth inning for his seventh save in eight opportunities.
Chen (1-4) gave up three runs and seven hits in 6 2-3 innings
while striking out five and walking none. The Royals were winless
in his first six starts this season.
The Royals beat Jon Lester (1-3) for the first time since Aug.
8, 2006. The left-hander came into the game with a 5-1 record and
1.30 ERA in seven career starts against Kansas City, including a
no-hitter in 2008.