The victory keeps Kansas City’s momentum rolling ... most clutch showing yet. The young Royals infielder came through in the bottom of the ninth, following back-to-back singles from Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez. With one out and a 1-0 count against ...

Rookie Jac Caglianone homered for the Royals, a 421-foot drive leading off the second inning that was his first extra-base hit in 14 games at Kauffman Stadium. He had been 5 for 46 at home before Tuesday.

The Royals now stand at 45-48, having won three in a row and six of their last eight. Tomorrow, they go for the sweep. One day after being baptized by the Salvy Splash, second baseman Nick Loftin nearly single-handedly propeled the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 walkoff victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.