KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonah Heim hit a three-run homer and Marcus Semien had three hits while driving in a pair of runs to help the Rangers to a 12-3 win over the Royals and a sweep of their three-game series.
Ezequiel Duran added a bases-loaded double, and Leody Taveras and Adolis Garcia also drove in a pair of runs apiece for the Rangers on Wednesday. They've won four straight and at 12-6 matched the fifth-best start in franchise history through 18 games.
Martin Pérez allowed three runs on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings to earn the win. Brady Singer took the loss after allowing five runs on six hits and three walks.
The Royals next take on the Angels Friday night with first pitch at 8:38. Coverage begins at 8:00 on KFEQ (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.