Royals use 7-run frame to win set with Twins

Statcast: Moustakas' towering HR KANSAS CITY -- It took the Royals 14 innings to muster two runs in a victory on Tuesday night.

But they peppered the Twins for nine runs in the first two innings on Wednesday before holding on for an 11-8 victory in the rubber game at Kauffman Stadium.

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The Twins scored seven runs off relievers Trevor Oaks and Burch Smith, which turned a laugher into a nail-biter. But Royals reliever Kevin McCarthy came on and retired all four hitters he faced, restoring some order, while Tim Hill retired both hitters he faced.

Kelvin Herrera closed out the ninth for his 12th save.

Mike Moustakas had a double and a home run, his 12th, and four RBIs. His 46…