TORONTO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven strong innings to win for the fifth time in seven starts, Michael Massey hit a three-run home run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday. Bobby Witt Jr. had two hits, scored once and also drove in a run as the Royals won for the fifth time in seven meetings with Toronto. Witt also turned in a highlight defensive play, making a sliding stop and throwing from one knee to retire Bo Bichette for the final out of the sixth inning.
W | L | Pct | GB | |
---|---|---|---|---|
19 | 10 | .655 | 0.0 | |
19 | 12 | .613 | 1.0 | |
17 | 13 | .567 | 2.5 | |
15 | 17 | .469 | 5.5 | |
14 | 18 | .438 | 6.5 |