Overview

• The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-4, completing a three-game sweep.
• The Reds hit four homers, including three during a five-run fifth inning.
• Ben Lively allowed 10 hits but just two runs over 5 2/3 innings, earning his fourth win.
• The Royals have lost a season-high nine straight games and have the worst record in the majors at 18-50.
• Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will have season-ending surgery on a torn labrum in his right shoulder.