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Andrus was out advancing, left fielder A.Gordon to catcher Perez, Andrus out.

Andrus hit an infield single to shortstop.

Beltré flied out to right fielder Herrera, Andrus to second.

Flied out to right fielder Herrera, Andrus to second.

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DeShields doubled to center, Kiner-Falefa scored, Chirinos scored, Guzmán to third.

Doubled to center, Kiner-Falefa scored, Chirinos scored, Guzmán to third.

Kiner-Falefa doubled to left, Beltré scored, Profar to third.

Doubled to left, Beltré scored, Profar to third.

Chirinos safe at first on fielding error by third baseman Moustakas, Profar scored, Kiner-Falefa to third.

Safe at first on fielding error by third baseman Moustakas, Profar scored, Kiner-Falefa to third.

Herrera singled to left, A.Gordon scored.

Rangers second.  Profar lined out to right fielder Herrera.  Kiner-Falefa doubled to left.  Chirinos walked on a full count.  Guzman walked on a full count, Kiner-Falefa to third, Chirinos to second.  DeShields doubled to center, Kiner-Falefa scored, Chirinos scored, Guzman to third.  Choo struck out.  Andrus grounded out, second baseman Merrifield to first baseman Dozier.

Rangers third.  Mazara singled to center.  Beltré grounded into fielder's choice, third baseman Moustakas to second baseman Merrifield, Mazara out.  Profar walked on four pitches, Beltré to second.  Kiner-Falefa doubled to left, Beltré scored, Profar to third.  Chirinos safe at first on fielding error by third baseman Moustakas, Profar scored, Kiner-Falefa to third.  Kiner-Falefa was out advancing, shortstop A.Escobar to catcher Perez, Kiner-Falefa out.  Guzman singled to center, Chirinos to second.  DeShields grounded into fielder's choice, third baseman Moustakas unassisted, Chirinos out, Guzman to second.

Royals fifth.  A.Gordon singled to left.  A.Escobar safe at first on fielding error by third baseman Kiner-Falefa, A.Gordon to second.  Almonte grounded into a double play, shortstop Andrus to second baseman Profar to first baseman Guzman, A.Gordon to third, A.Escobar out.  Herrera singled to left, A.Gordon scored.  On Hamels' wild pitch, Herrera to second.  Merrifield flied out to center fielder DeShields.

Since 2016, the Rangers have gone 14-4 (.778) against the Royals, and have a 2.28 ERA in these games, which is the second-lowest ERA by any team against a single opponent in MLB over this span (Dodgers, 2.14 ERA vs. ChC) (minimum 10 games).

The Rangers scored a season-high 13 runs in yesterday's game to give them back-to-back victories after previously losing seven in a row. The bottom third of the Rangers' batting order (7,8,9) has combined for a .189 batting average this season, which ranks 29th in MLB, including behind 14 NL teams who have a pitcher hitting in one of those lineup spots.

The Royals have lost 13 of 15 games in June, and have managed just 2.13 runs per game. They have an AL- worst .183 batting average, .246 OBP, and 32 runs scored this month.

In three June starts, Bartolo Colon has pitched just 11.1 innings while allowing 23 hits and 16 earned runs. Of MLB pitchers to start three games in June thus far, Colon ranks 125th (last) in both ERA (12.71) and opponent batting average (.411).

In Ian Kennedy's last five starts versus the Rangers (dating back to 2015), he has a 2.20 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. His last start was his best of the season; he threw 8.0 shutout innings against the Reds, allowing three hits and three walks.

Before grounding out in a pinch-hit appearance yesterday, Adrian Beltre was on a five-game hitting streak in which he hit .611 (11-for-18) with a 1.444 OPS. His seven RBI in June already ties with April for his most in a month this season.

HP - Dreckman, 1B - Fairchild, 2B - Estabrook, 3B - Marquez

The Texas Rangers welcomed back shortstop Elvis Andrus to their lineup, while the Kansas City Royals said goodbye to closer Kelvin Herrera.
Manager Jeff Banister faces a juggling act with getting all his infielders sufficient playing time with Andrus off the disabled list as the Rangers continue a three-game series with the Royals Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.

Rangers juggle infielders vs. Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)  Cole Hamels helped the Texas Rangers keep rolling against a Kansas City Royals team caught in a freefall.
Hamels allowed four singles over seven innings, Delino DeShields doubled home two runs and the Rangers beat the Royals 4-1 on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to a season-high four games.

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Texas Rangers @ Kansas City Royals on June 20, 2018

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