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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- James Shields picked up his first home win in more than three months and the Kansas City Royals have won seven consecutive series for the first time in 22 years. Shields pitched seven strong innings, Alex Gordon homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Sunday. The Royals improved to 18-5 since the All-Star break, winning every series. The last time they won seven straight series was 1991. "Its huge," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "You cant understate it. The fact of the matter is thats nice, but it doesnt mean anything tomorrow. " Its big, but youve got to keep plugging. I wouldnt classify it as a statement (series) win. But its still the team with the best record came in and we won three out of four. Were playing great baseball right now. We just have to maintain our focus on that." Shields (7-8), who had not won at Kauffman Stadium since an April 30 victory over Tampa Bay, limited the Red Sox to three runs and seven hits over seven innings. He struck out five and walked three. "I feel like ever since the All-Star break, weve been making a statement," Shields said. "Were here to stay and compete. Our bullpen has been phenomenal. Our defence has been great. Were getting some good timely hitting." Gordon hit a 2-2 pitch from John Lackey (7-10) out to right in the third inning for his third homer in five games. "He went through a little down period about a week ago, but the last week hes been really swinging the bat really, really well," Yost said. "The thing about Alex is when he gets hot, he can carry you for a while." Lackey, who is 0-4 in his past five starts, walked David Lough and Eric Hosmer to lead off the first. Gordons two-out single scored Lough to tie it at 1. Shane Victorino scored Bostons first run when he doubled in the first, stole third and came home on catcher Salvador Perezs errant pickoff throw. The Royals scored two runs in the third, with Jarrod Dyson and Lough delivering RBI singles. Dysons hit drove home Mike Moustakas, who doubled to start the inning. Dyson stole second and scored on Loughs flare to shallow right. After a rocky start, Lackey lasted seven innings, giving up four runs and seven hits and two walks, while striking out five. "It was a grind early," Lackey said. "I wasnt feeling really great. I had a couple of 3-2 counts and didnt make my pitch. I was lucky to get the ground ball for the double play in the first and then I found my groove and started to make my pitches." "For me to walk two in one inning let alone to lead off the game is hard to believe. I didnt execute and I lost the game." Ryan Lavarnways two-out single in the sixth scored Daniel Nava and Stephen Drew, trimming the Kansas City lead to 4-3. Drew went 2 for 4 and is hitting .422 in his season-high, 12-game hitting streak. Nava is convinced the Royals are a playoff contender. "Of course," Nava said. "Everyone realizes with their offence and pitching its just a matter of time before they click." Royals relievers Tim Collins, Aaron Crow and Greg Holland, who earned his 32nd save in 34 opportunities, worked two scoreless innings to protect the one-run lead. The bullpen has allowed one run in 20 innings on this homestand. Notes: The Royals obtained IF Jamey Carroll from the Minnesota Twins in a trade after the game for a player to be named or cash considerations. Yost said Carroll would platoon with Chris Getz, when he returns from the disabled list, at second base and backup third and shortstop. ... IF Miguel Tejada, 39, was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right calf as the Royals made seven roster moves. Perez came off the concussion list, while RHP Wade Davis was removed from the family emergency leave list and will start Monday against Miami. IF Irving Falu was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. LHP Donnie Joseph was optioned to Omaha, while C Brett Hayes was designated for assignment. ... Red Sox RHP Clay Buchholz, who was 9-0 with a 1.71 ERA before going on the disabled list June 9 with a neck strain, threw another side session Sunday and is scheduled to throw again Tuesday. "Well get through Tuesday before we determine that," Red Sox manager John Farrell said of sending Buchholz out on a rehab assignment. ... Royals 2B Elliot Johnson is hitless in his past 27 at-bats and 1 for 49 since June 19.Dwyane Wade Heat Jersey . The 15th-ranked Canadian men lost the opening two games of their European tour: 19-15 to No. 17 Georgia and 21-20 to No. James Johnson Jersey . 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At a news conference Tuesday where it was thought that the fiery Schallibaum may be shown the door after a dismal finish to the Major League Soccer season, team president Joey Saputo said no decision has been made on whether the Swiss Volcano will be back in 2014.RENTON, Wash. -- As of Monday afternoon, Pete Carrolls expectation was that Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson will be the starter on Sunday when the Seahawks face the New York Jets despite a sprained MCL in his left knee.Of course, thats subject to change.What he has, a lot of guys play with, Carroll said on Monday afternoon. This is something that our trainers have been through a number of times and know this is really possible that hell be fine.But he still has to respond to the work on Wednesday and Thursday and see how he gets through it, and well be watching very closely to make sure we do the right thing to ensure his health and his well-being moving forward and the teams well-being moving forward. Well take all that into account.For the second time in three weeks, Wilsons health was the primary topic the day after a Seahawks victory.This time it was a 37-18 rout of San Francisco marred by a knee injury Wilson suffered in the third quarter when he was pulled down awkwardly by Eli Harold on a sack.Wilson stayed down on the field for a few moments after the injury before walking off and missed the first play of his career because of an injury.He returned almost immediately -- and without perhaps the approval of his coaches -- to throw one more pass and was pulled on Seattles next series in favor of backup Trevone Boykin.An MRI on Sunday night confirmed the diagnosis of a knee sprain, and Carroll declined to specify the severity. Its the second leg injury suffered by Wilson in three weeks after spraining his right ankle in the opener against Miami.Carroll repeatedly said all indications are that Wilson will be able to play against the Jets, but his status likely wont be determined until the team sees how he recovers from Wednesdays practice.Wednesdays a big day to see where he is, Carroll said. He looks fine. He looks fine. So Im not that deeply concerned about it. I wish it didntt happen, I wish he didnt get banged (up).dddddddddddd But I think hes going to be all right.Theres also the matter of risk involved with Wilsons injury being that Seattle has its bye after Sundays game against New York.The potential of getting Wilson two full weeks of rest to recover from all of his injuries could outweigh the upside of having him play against the Jets and face one of the better defensive fronts in the NFL at less than 100 percent.Hes going to try and push it as far as he can to do everything he can at all times. Thats just how he is, Carroll said.While there was optimism about Wilsons ability to play this week, the news wasnt as good for running back Thomas Rawls, who was diagnosed with a slightly cracked fibula in his left leg on Monday.Rawls was inactive for Sundays game and sat out all of last weeks practice because of the injury. Seattle initially thought Rawls had injured the muscle on the outside of his left shin against Los Angeles, but the injury was more severe.Carroll said the diagnosis explains the amount of discomfort Rawls was having and he didnt expect at this time the running back would have to be placed on injured reserve.Hes not going to be incapacitated by it at all. Hell be able to move around, Carroll said We just have to be careful and get him through a few more weeks before we can get him back out.Game notesSeattle is optimistic that rookie guard Germain Ifedi (ankle) will be able to play this week. Ifedi was injured the week of the opener. Carroll said Ifedi would be the starter at right guard if he can return this week. ... Rookie TE Nick Vannett (ankle) is on track to make his season debut this week. Vannett was hurt in Seattles second preseason game.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '