Nelson Velazquez hits his sixth home run of the month

Missouri, USA — Drew Waters hit a double that drove in the go-ahead run in a two-out rally in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals They came from behind to beat the Cleveland Guardians.

The Puerto Rican gardener, Nelson Velazquez, who served as designated hitter, contributed a home run and scored two runs. It is his fourteenth home run of the season.

The Royals trailed 4-2 when Kyle Isbel walked Trevor Stephan. The reliever retired the next two batters, then transferred to the Puerto Rican MJ Melendez and hit a pitch to Velazquez, loading the bases for Michael Massey, whose walk against Stephan (6-7) brought Kansas City within one run.

Dominican Enyel De Los Santos came on in relief to face Waters, and his double put the Royals ahead.

Jackson Kowar (2-0) claimed the victory. James McArthur took over the ninth for the first save of his career.

Venezuelan Gabriel Arias homered and drove in two runs for Cleveland. The Guardians wasted another good start by Cal Quantrill, who allowed two runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings.

For the Guardians, the Venezuelans Arias 3-1, one scored and two RBIs; and Andres Gimenez 4-3, one scored. Dominican Jose Ramirez 2-1.

For the Royals, Venezuelan Maikel Garcia 4-1.