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Witt's Homer Powers Royals Past D-backs, Ending Win Streak
10 Sep
Summary
- Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning.
- Daniel Lynch earned the win, his first as a starter.
- Arizona's four-game winning streak ended with the loss.
The Kansas City Royals ended the Arizona Diamondbacks' four-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday night, avoiding a series sweep. A three-run home run by Bobby Witt Jr. in the fifth inning proved decisive for the Royals. This victory marked the third consecutive series where the Royals won the final game to prevent being swept.
Daniel Lynch (5-5) earned the win, pitching five innings and allowing two runs on four hits. This was his first win since moving into the starting rotation in early August. Nate Pearson recorded his fourth save. Michael Soroka (8-5) took the loss for the Diamondbacks in relief.
Earlier, the Royals took an unearned run in the second inning after a throwing error on a stolen base attempt. Carter Jensen added to the lead with his 23rd home run of the season in the third. The Diamondbacks briefly tied the game in the fourth with a solo home run from Nolan Arenado and a subsequent RBI single by Ketel Marte, before Witt’s decisive homer.
