Blue Jays closer Jason Grilli replaced Aaron Loup, but Merrifield hit a 93-mph fastball to score Escobar and Gordon. The Royals improved to .500 for the first time since April 19.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Breaking out: The Blue Jays took the lead in the fourth inning when shortstop Troy Tulowitzki doubled to right-centre after first baseman Kendrys Morales was hit by a pitch. Morales scored from first on the play. With Tulowitzki on third base three batters later, Junis uncorked a wild pitch. Tulowitzki scored easily for a 2-0 lead.