The Royals added to their lead in the top of the eighth inning.
Mike Moustakas doubled past a diving Mikie Mahtook in center field to lead off the inning. Jorge Soler then grounded out to third base for the first out before Alcides Escobar hit an infield single to third, putting runners at the corners. Alex Gordon then grounded out to second base, scoring Moustakas -- his third RBI of the game -- to pad the lead for the Royals.
Whit Merrifield grounded out to third -- breaking his bat in the process -- to end the inning.