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Josh Rojas powers Royals past Guardians 8-3 as Kansas City wins 12th in 13 games
Josh Rojas drove in four runs and Salvador Perez delivered the go-ahead hit as Kansas City won for the 12th time in 13 games.
- On Saturday, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3, securing their 12th win in 13 games. The victory extended Kansas City's recent hot streak in late August.
- Cleveland's Angel Martinez drove in three runs, including a two-run homer off Royals starter Daniel Lynch, who allowed two runs in 3 1/3 innings. Kansas City tied the game in the fifth when the first three batters reached base.
- Salvador Perez hit two doubles, including one off Colin Holderman that drove in Bobby Witt Jr. with the go-ahead run. Josh Rojas added a two-run single and a two-run homer, finishing with four RBIs.
- Five Kansas City relievers combined to allow one run and two hits over 5 2/3 innings. Anthony Gose pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings as the Royals broke the game open with a four-run sixth.
- Kansas City sends RHP Seth Lugo to the mound for the series finale. Cleveland looks to snap a two-game skid, starting lefty Parker Messick in hopes of avoiding a sweep.
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Josh Rojas drives in 4 as red-hot Royals rally past Guardians
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Josh Rojas powers Royals past Guardians 8-3 as Kansas City wins 12th in 13 games
Josh Rojas had his second career game with four RBIs, Salvador Perez hit two doubles and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 for their 12th win in 13 games.
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