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