The Kansas City Royals blew a 6-0 lead in a 7-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins Sunday.
The Twins scored 5 runs in the 8th inning and 2 runs in the 9th to complete the rally.
Royals starter Brady Singer last 7 innings giving up no runs on 4 hits.
Offensively Andrew Benintendi was 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored.
Carlos Santana drove in 3 runs with a double as part of a 5-run 6th inning.
But the Royals bullpen could not close the door.
4 pitchers combined to give up 7 runs on 8 hits in the last 2 innings of the game.
Royals manager Mike Matheny after the game.
The Royals begin a two-game series in Arizona Monday night.
Zack Greinke makes the start for the Royals. The first pitch is set for 8:40 pm. The game will be broadcast on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM beginning at 8 pm.
