Gordon Hits Grand Slam as Royals Top Twins 8-1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alex Gordon hit a grand slam, Dillon Gee pitched seven strong innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Thursday night.

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The Royals have won five straight and eight of nine to move above .500 for the first time since July 22. Royals starting pitchers have a 1.61 ERA in the five-game winning streak, allowing 23 hits and six earned runs in 33 2-3 innings, while striking out 27 and walking seven.

Gordon, who was hitting .199 with 16 RBIs on Aug. 9, extended his hitting streak to a season-best nine games. Gordon has homered in three consecutive games.

Gee (5-6) picked up the Royals' first victory from a No. 5 starter since May 31. The Royals are 9-21 is games started by the fifth starter.