Josh Rojas powers Royals past Guardians 8-3 as Kansas City wins 12th in 13 games
Josh Rojas contributed four RBIs in his second career game for the Kansas City Royals, while Salvador Perez added two doubles as the team defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3. The Royals secured their 12th win in 13 games on Saturday. Rojas entered the match as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning, hitting a two-run single to left field, extending the Royals' lead to 6-2.
He later hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning. Cleveland's Angel Martínez also proved crucial with a two-run homer and three RBIs. The Guardians experienced their second consecutive loss after a seven-game winning streak. Anthony Gose pitched scoreless innings, while five Royals relievers combined to allow only one run and two hits in 5 2/3 innings.
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