Jensen Finishes a Single Shy of the Cycle to Help Royals Win 7-3 and Avoid Sweep Against Marlins
Jensen drove in three runs and scored three times as Kansas City avoided a three-game sweep with a 7-3 win, officials said.
- On Thursday, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Miami Marlins 7-3, avoiding a three-game sweep. Carter Jensen led the offense, finishing a single shy of the cycle with a home run, triple, and double while driving in three runs.
- Michael Wacha improved to 9-8 after allowing three runs over six innings, while Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara fell to 13-9 after yielding four runs. The game was played before 10,803 fans in 97-degree heat.
- During the seventh inning, Royals reliever Craig Kimbrel experienced a medical incident on the mound. Trainers checked on the veteran pitcher after he began vomiting, eventually removing him from the game following an errant pitch.
- Nate Pearson relieved Kimbrel to end the seventh inning. The 17-year veteran had not allowed a run in seven appearances for the Royals before this outing, prompting concern regarding his health following the difficult night.
- The Royals host the Toronto Blue Jays in their upcoming series, while the Marlins return home to host the Chicago Cubs. Miami RHP Justin Junk is slated to start for the visiting team.
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Independent EspañolJensen shone with a triple and double home run, leading Kansas City in its 7-3 victory over Miami, breaking the streak of defeats.Wacha and Alcántara starred in the pitcher duel, with solid performances in a game played under high temperatures.
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Jensen finishes a single shy of the cycle to help Royals win 7-3 and avoid sweep against Marlins
Carter Jensen finished a single shy of hitting for the cycle with a home run, triple and double while driving in three runs and scoring three times as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Miami Marlins 7-3 to avoid a three-game sweep.
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thesportsleader.comRoyals take finale vs. Marlins behind Carter Jensen’s 3 hits, 3 RBIs
Carter Jensen hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning, had three RBIs and finished a single shy of the cycle as the Kansas City Royals beat the visiting Miami Marlins 7-3 on Thursday.Jac Caglianone added two hits with two RBIs for the Royals (...
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