Cain sparks offensive eruption as Royals club Padres
(TSX / STATS) — SAN DIEGO — The bases were loaded for Lorenzo Cain in the eighth inning. Trying not to do too much, he found a flair for the […]
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Royals begin doubleheader with 6-4 win over Twins
(TSX / STATS) — MINNEAPOLIS — Brandon Moss homered twice among three hits to support Jake Junis’ first major league start and the Kansas City Royals powered their way to […]
Continue ReadingVargas remains hot, pitches Royals past Rays
(TSX / STATS) — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jason Vargas pitched seven innings and allowed three hits to help lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-0 win over the […]
Continue ReadingMoustakas homers in 12th, Royals beat Rays 7-6
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Kansas City had lost 13 of 16 entering a four-game series at Tampa Bay. Mike Moustakas‘ extra-inning homer helped the Royals win their second straight against […]
Continue ReadingClevinger, 4 Indians relievers combine to one-hit Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Mike Clevinger had no apprehension turning over a one-run lead in the sixth inning to the Cleveland bullpen. Clevinger and four relievers combined for a one-hitter […]
Continue ReadingVargas gets first win since ’15, Royals beat Astros
HOUSTON (AP) Jason Vargas went a long time since he last won a game in the majors. The wait ended Friday night. Finally. Vargas got his first win in nearly […]
Continue ReadingTwins ride bullpen to 5-3 win over Royals for series sweep
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Three consecutive wins has restored some confidence for the Minnesota Twins, an early boost for their final record. After all, dropping their first nine games last year undeniably […]
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Salvy snares fourth-straight Gold Glove award
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., and ESPN announced tonight that catcher Salvador Perez has won his fourth-straight American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Perez is the third Royal to be […]
Continue ReadingPerez’s homer lifts Royals to 3-2 win over Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Salvador Perez got the pitcher and the pitch he wanted in the seventh inning Tuesday night, and he hit a two-run home run that carried the […]
Continue ReadingSalvador Perez powers Royals to 10-3 victory over Tigers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Even the remarkable patience of Royals manager Ned Yost has been challenged by young pitcher Yordano Ventura, who has all the makings of a star if […]
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