KANSAS CITY -- Rookie Jorge Bonifacio smashed a three-run home run and rookie right-hander Jakob Junis tossed six strong innings as the Royals held on for a 4-3 win over the D-backs on Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium.
Junis gained his ninth victory by allowing five hits and two runs while walking two and striking out five. Left-hander Mike Minor worked around a leadoff double in the ninth to earn his sixth save and second of the series.
D-backs right-hander Taijuan Walker was solid in his start through five innings, giving up three hits and one run.