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Witt homers to help the Royals beat the Diamondbacks 5-2
Witt’s homer capped a three-run fifth and backed five scoreless innings from the Royals bullpen.
- On Wednesday, Bobby Witt hit a tiebreaking three-run home run in the fifth inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks following a 50-minute rain delay.
- Kansas City pitcher Daniel Lynch earned the win, allowing two runs over five innings, while Arizona starter Zac Gallen returned from injury to pitch 3 1/3 innings before exiting.
- Carter Jensen hit his 23rd home run for the Royals in the third inning, while Nolan Arenado homered for the Diamondbacks leading off the fourth to narrow the deficit.
- The Diamondbacks' four-game winning streak ended, leaving them a half-game behind San Diego for the third National League wild card spot, while Nate Pearson secured the save for the Royals.
- Following an off day, the Royals travel to Boston on Friday to face the Red Sox, while the Diamondbacks return home to host the Texas Rangers.
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Witt homers to help the Royals beat the Diamondbacks 5-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 on Wednesday night in a game that was delayed 50 minutes by rain…
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thesportsleader.comBobby Witt Jr.’s blast helps Royals avoid sweep at hands of D-backs
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals avoided a three-game sweep at the hands of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night.With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the ...
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday 5-2 in a match whose start was delayed 50 minutes by the rain.
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