Royals win series vs Nationals
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Daylen Lile's two-out, ninth-inning single boosted the Washington Nationals over the Kansas City Royals 8-7 on Wednesday.
The Royals chase of the three-game sweep over the Nationals continues after Kansas City took game two, 8-5. Kansas City is now 3-1 in the past four games and 4-2 in the previous six, while Washington is in a slide at 3-10 over the last 13 contests.
Royals team captain Salvador Perez led the way in the sixth inning. He belted a two-run homer off Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli and KC scored four runs in the frame. It was Perez’s 21st home run and the 294th of his illustrious career.
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The Royals can take the series tonight with a win over the Nationals. Michael Wacha (6-9, 3.36 ERA) gets the start with Maikel Garcia in the leadoff spot, and Tyler Tolbert in center against a lefty.
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Perez and Isbel 2-run homers in the 6th inning power the Royals to a 7-4 win over the Nationals
Salvadore Perez and Kyle Isbel hit two-run homers in the sixth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Monday night.
The Royals blasted their way to series opening victory over the Nationals, 7-4 on Monday. The Nationals are now 3-9 over the last 12 games and has struggled in the second half of the season with a 9-13 record.