Overview

• Mike Yastrzemski led off with his third homer of August to tie a Royals single-month mark before Vinnie Pasquantino’s two-run shot and Maikel Garcia’s solo blast completed the scoring.
• Michael Wacha (8-9) earned the win with 5 2/3 innings of two-run, nine-hit pitching with no walks, marking his seventh straight start allowing two earned runs or fewer.
• Carlos Estévez worked a clean ninth for his career-high, American League-leading 32nd save.
• A pivotal second-inning double play stood after review when catcher Luke Maile tagged Joc Pederson at the plate on John Rave’s throw, keeping the game tied 1-1.
• Kansas City has homered in eight consecutive games, improved to 64-61, moved to 6-1 on the homestand, and clinched the season series over Texas at 4-0.