Jason Hammel struck out 10 over five and-one-third scoreless innings in the Royals’ 5-3 victory over the Rangers in Arlington. Salvador Perez hit his ninth home run in the third with Whit Merrifield aboard, while Drew Butera hit a solo shot. Hunter Dozier added a two-run single in the first. The Royals concluded their trip with a 4-and-3 record. Losing pitcher Cole Hamels, allowed five runs in six-and-one-third innings. Joey Gallo and Robinson Chirinos homered in the Texas three-run seventh.
— Central Division —
W L PCT GB Streak
Indians 26 25 .510 0 2
Tigers 23 29 .442 3.5 1
Twins 21 27 .438 3.5 -4
Royals 18 35 .340 9 1
White Sox 16 34 .320 9.5 -1