KANSAS CITY, Hitting big shots in big games is becoming Bobby Witt Jr.’s thing. The Royals shortstop homered the ball twice and recorded a double as the Royals cruised to an 8-4 win over the Red Sox on Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium, saving the series with a win over the trailing team chasing Kansas City in the race for the playoffs. “MVP” chants are becoming a regular event when Witt steps up to the plate or appears in a big moment. They filled The K as Witt raced around the bases after his second home run of the night in the sixth inning, a 421-foot shot to straight to center field.

Witt heard the chants and he was grateful for it. And he’s determined not to let it go to waste. They are showing up,” Witt said. “… We just need to keep doing our job. ”The Royals’ mission is to focus on what they are doing every day, not thinking too far ahead or dwelling on losses. Nothing good can come from that with 46 games still to go. In this space, however, we can say: Wednesday was a big win.