Royals avoid series sweep vs. Rangers with big time series finale win

Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hits a solo home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero) — AP

By Chanel Porter

April 12, 2023 9:38 PM

Published April 12, 2023 9:35 PM

ARLINGTON, Tx. (KMIZ)

The Kansas City Royals avoided the series sweep against the Texas Rangers Wednesday after winning the final game in Arlington 10-1.

This marks the most runs that the Royals have put together all season off of 14 total hits.

Lead-off batter MJ Melendez led the way at the plate going two-for-five with three RBI's. Michael Massey brought in a pair of runs and five other Kansas City guys added an RBI of their own.

On the mound, Brad Keller had a dominate start pitching nearly seven innings, allowing one run on three hits and recording seven strikeouts.

The Royals still fell in the series 2-1 and sit at 4-9 on the season. The team returns home for a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves starting Friday at 7:10 p.m.

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