DeJong hits 2-run shot, Lugo tosses 7 strong innings as Royals beat Angels 5-3 for 5th straight win

Published August 19, 2024 10:06 PM

AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer, Seth Lugo allowed four hits over seven innings and the Royals beat the Angels 5-3 on Monday night. That extended Kansas City’s streak to five consecutive wins. Salvador Perez had a pair of hits and also drove in three runs for the Royals. Lugo won his 14th game to move into a tie with the Braves’ Chris Sale and the Tigers’ Tarik Skubal for the big league lead. Carson Fulmer took the loss for the Angels, allowing three runs, two earned, on five hits and three walks in just four innings. Zach Neto homered and Jo Adell drove in a pair of runs for Los Angeles.

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