The Kansas City Royals shut out the Baltimore Orioles 6-0 Thursday night.
Carlos Hernandez improved to 6-1. He gave up 3 hits in 6 innings of work.
Domingo Tapia and Scott Barlow pitched 3 innings of scoreless relief.
Nicky Lopez hit a home run in the 1st inning. Hunter Dozier added a 2 run home run in the 9th.
The Royals begin a weekend series with the Minnesota Twins Friday night in Minneapolis. Daniel Lynch will be the starting pitcher for the Royals. The first pitch is at 7:10.
The game will not be broadcast on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM due to KU football.
