Nick Loftin lifts Royals over Padres in a 4-3 walk-off win
BY CODY FRIESEN
Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Loftin hit a walk-off sacrifice fly, Nelson Velázquez hit two RBIs and the Kansas City Royals defeated the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday. Cole Ragans allowed one run on five hits in six innings with six strikeouts and two walks. Will Klein earned the win with a scoreless ninth inning. Yuki Matsui was tabbed with the loss. The Padres won the series, but Kansas City avoided the sweep. The Royals have not been swept this season.