Toronto right-hander Marco Estrada kept his club in the game by working 6 2/3 efficient innings, allowing just two runs. Estrada surrendered nine hits, but was able to limit the damage. Toronto -- the highest-scoring team in the Major Leagues -- has been shut out in 24 consecutive innings.
The Royals are a season-high 18 games over .500 at 51-33, while the Blue Jays dropped under .500 at 44-45.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Comeback Shot: Estrada endured a scary moment in the first inning when Hosmer's smash through the box hit him in the right leg.