The Royals climbed out of last place in the American League Central by sweeping the Colorado Rockies with a 4-2 win. The win moves the Royals to 12-3 against the National League.
Starting pitcher Luke Hochevar dominated the Rockies going with his longest outing of the season, going 8 innings while allowing just two runs. Ross Gload went 3 for 3 and drove in two runs raising his average to .261.
Hochevar who grew up cheering for the Rockies says it was a thrill to pitch against some of the players he watched while he was growing up. Joakim Soria pitched the 9th for his 21st save.
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