The Royals lost a lead in the eighth inning, but outfielder Jorge Soler took it back with one swing of his bat in the bottom of the frame as the Royals beat the Athletics 5-4 on Saturday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals pitcher Jason Hammel did not factor into the decision, as reliever Tim Hill gave up a run in the eighth inning that allowed the A’s to tie the game 4-4.
But Soler, who smashed a curveball, thrown just outside the zone, 393 feet to the Sonic seats in left field, redeemed Hill’s outing.
Hill became the victor, with Kelvin Herrera throwing a perfect ninth inning to secure his 13th save of the season and the Royals' sixth win in 10 games.