Drew Waters had the game-winning hit on Sunday.
“It felt great, obviously,” Waters said. “You know anytime you come into a game, especially a tie game, at least the opportunities I’ve had to pinch-hit, I try to be aggressive and that’s kind of my game. I like to be aggressive and I like to be aggressive early. I got a fastball to hit and I was able to do something with it.”
The Royals designated Chris Stratton for assignment.
“Strat was the consummate pro,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said.