Andrew Benintendi had a two-run homer and an RBI triple and the Kansas City Royals came out of their offensive slumber to beat the Colorado Rockies 14-10 on Friday night.
Hunter Dozier had five hits for the first time in his career. Ryan O’Hearn homered, Michael A. Taylor had three his and drove in a pair of runs, and Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run triple.
The production off the wood was amazing from a Royals who began the night with the fewest runs scored in the Major Leagues.
Brendan Rodgers hit a two-run homer, had a pair of doubles and had four RBIs. Sam Hilliard homered for the Rockies, who suffered their fifth straight loss.
Kyle Freeland (1-4) allowed 12 of Kansas City’s 18 hits, and Colorado allowed six unearned runs.
Dylan Coleman (1-1) relieved Zack Greinke after Colorado got within 8-7 in the sixth inning, which he settled.
For the Royals, Venezuelan Salvador Pérez 6-2 with one run scored and one produced. Dominican Carlos Santana 3-0 with a run scored. Puerto Rican Emmanuel Rivera 4-0.
For the Rockies, Venezuelans Yonathan Daza 3-1 with a run scored and an RBI, Elías Díaz 5-0 with a run scored. Cuban José Iglesias 4-1 with a run scored and an RBI.
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