Overview

• Kansas City Royals lead the series 1-0 after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4.
• Salvador Perez and Hunter Renfroe hit crucial two-run homers during a five-run third inning.
• Michael Wacha earned his seventh consecutive win, allowing two runs over six innings.
• The Royals are now within one game of first place in the AL Central.
• Philadelphia's Taijuan Walker struggled, giving up six runs in three innings.