The Kansas City Royals had previously lost seven—yes, seven, 7—consecutive games against the Minnesota Twins, and last week’s sweep at their hands pushed the stumbling Twins back over .500. But the Royals turned on the power tonight, smacking six extra base hits (including two home runs) to defeat the Twins 5-4.
On the mound at home, Royals starter Zack Greinke has been excellent. And Greinke was mostly excellent in tonight’s contest. Greinke walked zero and struck out three, and only really ran into trouble in the second inning—but that trouble was assisted by poor third base defense by Nate Eaton.