KANSAS CITY -- The Royals jumped all over Bartolo Colon early, knocking him out in the second inning with a six-run outburst en route to an 11-3 win to split the four-game series with the Twins at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday.
Kansas City moved to within 2 1/2 games of Minnesota for the second American League Wild Card spot, while the Twins lead the Angels by 1 1/2 games, pending the Halos' result against the Mariners. The Twins went 11-8 against the Royals this season.
Eric Hosmer led the charge for the Royals, going 4-for-4, while Brandon Moss homered and had four RBIs.