Royals try to avoid series sweep against Marlins
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Otto López hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday. Xavier Edwards tripled and doubled for the Marlins, who won their fourth straight and are 21-10 since June 13.
On Saturday, Quantrill crossed paths with the Royals again. And this time, he propelled the Marlins to victory at LoanDepot Park. The Royals logged just two hits against Quantrill, who remains undefeated against them.
MIAMI – Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill tossed six scoreless innings and Otto Lopez drove in three runs in Saturday’s series-clinching 3-1 victory over the Royals at loanDepot park.
Kyle Stowers hit a two-run walk-off run homer and finished with three hits as the Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-7.
What’s next: The Royals continue their weekend series at the Marlins. On Saturday, KC right-handed starter Michael Wacha (4-9, 3.74 ERA) will start opposite MLB veteran Cal Quantrill (3-8, 5.62 ERA) at 3:10 p.m. Central Time.
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