Jordan Montgomery returns from injured list and pitches Diamondbacks over Royals 6-2

Published July 23, 2024 10:13 PM

Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jordan Montgomery allowed one run over five innings to win in his return from a layoff of nearly one month caused by a knee injury, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2. Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer and scored three runs. Montgomery (7-5) allowed three hits, walked one and struck out two. The 31-year-old left-hander, had been sidelined since June 27 by right knee inflammation. Bryce Jarvis pitched two shutout innings, and Joe Mantiply, Ryan Thompson and Kevin Ginkel finished as Arizona stopped the Royals’ four-game winning streak.

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