KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had his first career four-hit game along with three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 for a doubleheader sweep.
In the opener, Brad Keller tossed seven strong innings and rookie Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in two runs as the Royals beat the Tigers 3-1.
Witt had a hit in each of the first three innings in the late game, giving him six hits for the doubleheader. He scored twice and stole three bases on the day.
Detroit starter Alex Faedo slogged through a 37-pitch first inning, walking the bases full after Witt tied it with a double.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brad Keller tossed seven strong innings and rookie Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in a pair of runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 in the opener of a split doubleheader.
Keller permitted only three singles while fanning eight. He has won three straight starts and four of his last five.
Pasquantino hit a solo homer off Michael Pineda in the fourth to open the scoring. Pasquantino hit a tiebreaking single in the sixth.
Injured Royals infielder Whit Merrifield didn't play, ending his consecutive games streak at a franchise-record 553. It was the longest active string in the majors.
Merrifield exited Sunday's game with right toe discomfort. He was fitted with a walking boot and is expected to miss at least two weeks.