Through his first 17 starts, Royals starting pitcher Jonathan Heasley had made it through at least six innings just five times. In just two of those starts did he give up one run or fewer. After giving Kansas City 6.2 scoreless innings in his last start against Boston, where he gave up just two hits, Heasley followed it up by giving up just two hits again, this time in 6.0 innings of one-run ball.
His strong performance, aided by a few solo homers, paved the way to a 3-1 Royals win, sealing a sweep over the Minnesota Twins.