MLB Game Summary - Kansas City at San Diego

Peoria, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) - Kendrys Morales went 2-for-3 with an RBI, Eric Hosmer scored a run and knocked in another and the Royals bested the Padres 4-1 on Tuesday.

Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie scattered six hits over six innings of one-run ball. He struck out six while walking just one.

Brandon Morrow, who is battling Odrisamer Despaigne for the final spot in San Diego's rotation, struggled a bit and allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk. He was pulled with one out in the fifth after throwing 77 pitches.

Will Venable knocked in the Padres' lone run.