Kansas City Royals News

Brian Bannister allowed two singles in eight innings and the Kansas City Royals beat Baltimore 4-0 Sunday to end their 12-game skid against the Orioles.

It was Kansas City’s first victory over Baltimore since July 25, 2006.

Bannister struck out five and walked two to end a personal four-game losing streak. He did not allow a runner to reach second. Joakim Soria tossed a perfect ninth to finish Kansas City’s fourth shutout of the year.

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Brian Bannister allowed two singles in eight innings and the Kansas City Royals beat Baltimore 4-0 Sunday to end their 12-game skid against the Orioles. It was Kansas City’s first victory over Baltimore since July 25, 2006. Bannister struck out five and walked two to end a personal four-game losing streak.

Kevin Millar hit a three-run homer and finished with three hits to help the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 6-5 on a rainy Saturday night for their 12th straight victory over the Royals.

Millar, who entered hitting just .186 in his previous 15 games, homered just inside the left-field foul pole on a 2-1 pitch from Brett Tomko with two out in the first. Brian Roberts and Melvin Mora, both aboard after singles, scored on Millar’s fifth home run.

Kevin Millar hit a three-run homer and finished with three hits to help the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 6-5 on a rainy Saturday night for their 12th straight victory over the Royals. Millar, who entered hitting just .186 in his previous 15 games, homered just inside the left-field foul pole on a 2-1 pitch from Brett Tomko (1-4) with two out in the first.

Kevin Millar hit a three-run homer and finished with three hits to help the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 6-5 on a rainy Saturday night for their 12th straight victory over the Royals.

Millar, who entered hitting just .186 in his previous 15 games, homered just inside the left-field foul pole on a 2-1 pitch from Brett Tomko with two out in the first. Brian Roberts and Melvin Mora, both aboard after singles, scored on Millar’s fifth home run.

Luke Hudson, who had shoulder surgery last June and opened this season on the Royals’ disabled list, could begin throwing batting practice soon.

Hudson, who was in Kansas City’s rotation in 2006, is rehabbing at the team’s Surprise, Ariz., complex. J.J. Picollo, director of player development for the Royals, said Saturday that Hudson is getting close to pitching in games.

“He’s throwing 30-pitch sides right now,” Picollo said. “The reports have all been good.

Luke Hudson, who had shoulder surgery last June and opened this season on the Royals’ disabled list, could begin throwing batting practice soon. Hudson, who was in Kansas City’s rotation in 2006, is rehabbing at the team’s Surprise, Ariz., complex. J.J. Picollo, director of player development for the Royals, said Saturday that Hudson is getting close to pitching in games.

Aubrey Huff and Melvin Mora homered, Steve Trachsel earned his first victory since April 4 and the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 7-4 Friday night for their 11th straight victory over the Royals.

Huff, who has hit safely in 18 of his past 20 games, hit a three-run homer with two out in the fifth to snap a 2-2 tie. Huff’s sixth homer came after the Royals intentionally walked Nick Markakis. Freddie Bynum led off the inning with a single.

Aubrey Huff and Melvin Mora homered, Steve Trachsel earned his first victory since April 4 and the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 7-4 Friday night for their 11th straight victory over the Royals. Huff, who has hit safely in 18 of his past 20 games, hit a three-run homer with two out in the fifth to snap a 2-2 tie.

Aubrey Huff and Melvin Mora homered, Steve Trachsel earned his first victory since April 4 and the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 7-4 Friday night for their 11th straight victory over the Royals.

Huff, who has hit safely in 18 of his past 20 games, hit a three-run homer with two out in the fifth to snap a 2-2 tie. Huff’s sixth homer came after the Royals intentionally walked Nick Markakis. Freddie Bynum led off the inning with a single.