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Nathan Lukes homers and Blue Jays end Royals’ 9-game winning streak with 3-0 victory

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nathan Lukes drove in three runs with a home run, breaking Kansas City Royals' nine-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory. Seven Toronto pitchers combined to record a six-hitter. Chad Dallas and Louis Varland contributed to the win, with Dallas striking out four in 2 2/3 innings and Varland securing the final save.

Kansas City's Randy Dobnak allowed three runs and six hits over six innings, while the Royals' Michael Massey skipped a game following a head injury. Toronto's Spencer Arrighetti is set to start Thursday's game against the Royals.

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