ANAHEIM, Calif. — Seth Lugo's dominant performance on the mound and Hunter Renfroe's timely hit against his former team propelled the Kansas City Royals to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Lugo, in his first season with the Royals, showcased his exceptional pitching prowess by striking out a career-high 12 batters over eight impressive innings. He allowed only one run on five hits, continuing his remarkable start to the season. Lugo's ERA now stands at a stellar 1.66, the best in the American League.
The Royals' offense provided ample support for Lugo in the fourth inning. Renfroe, who played for the Angels last season, delivered a two-run single with the bases loaded, driving in Nelson Velasquez and Freddie Fermin. Michael Massey added another RBI with a sacrifice bunt, giving Kansas City a 4-0 lead.
The Angels managed to chip away at the deficit in the sixth inning when Willie Calhoun hit an RBI double. Calhoun struck again in the ninth with a solo homer, but it was too little too late for Los Angeles.
Patrick Sandoval, the Angels' starting pitcher, pitched into the seventh inning but allowed 11 hits and four runs during the Royals' fourth-inning rally. Sandoval has now lost five of his last seven starts.
The Royals' victory marked their third in the four-game series against the Angels. Kansas City's Brady Singer will take the mound in Seattle on Monday for the series opener against the Mariners. The Angels, meanwhile, will host the St. Louis Cardinals in Anaheim on Monday, with Jose Soriano scheduled to start.
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