The Kansas City Royals improved to 81-77 with their 5-2 victory Wednesday night. The win assures Kansas City over their fourth straight season at .500 or better.
Jason Vargas made his third start of the season and continues to looks good after coming back from Tommy John surgery in 2015. He lasted 5.0 innings, allowing 4 hits, 0 walks, and 0 earned runs with 6 strikeouts. Vargas left the game leading 2-0, but ended up with a no decision.
KC took a 2-0 lead in the third inning with Eric Hosmer’s two-run shot off Twins starter Ervin Santana.