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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas throws against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Mariners lose 6-1 to Royals

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas throws against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Royals get 16 singles in 6-1 win over Seattle

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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Huston Street celebrates after Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal, right, tagged out Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar who was out trying to score from third on a pop out down the right field line during the ninth inning of a tied baseball game Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Padres fall 3-1 to Royals in 11 innings

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson sails through the air while scoring over San Diego Padres pitcher Hector Ambriz after a passed ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Shields pitches Royals past Padres 8-0

By JAY PARIS - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals right fielder Norichika Aoki goes to his knees catching a line drive hit by San Diego Padres' Kyle Blanks during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Gordon, Butler lift Royals to 3-1 win over Padres

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez beats the throw to San Diego Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal while scoring the go ahead run in the 12th inning of a baseball game Monday, May 5, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Royals can’t hold leads, fall 6-5 in 12 to Padres

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Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez beats the throw to San Diego Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal while scoring the go ahead run in the 12th inning of a baseball game Monday, May 5, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Venable gives Padres 6-5 win over Royals in 12

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivers to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Verlander leads Tigers over Royals 9-4

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar fields a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, May 4, 2014. Jackson was out at first base on the play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals lose 9-4 to Tigers, who complete sweep

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Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer slides into third base during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, May 3, 2014. Hosmer advanced on a wild pitch by Tigers starting pitcher Drew Smyly. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals stifled by Smyly in 9-2 loss to Tigers

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Rick Porcello delivers to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 2, 2014. The Tigers won 8-2. Porchello picked up the win. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals go with whimper in 8-2 loss to Detroit

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila hits a two-run home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Porcello pitches Tigers to 8-2 win over Royals

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion, left, congratulates designated hitter Juan Francisco after his two-run home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, May 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Blue Jays beat Royals 7-3 to avoid series sweep

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Drew Hutchison receives a ball from his catcher as rain begins to fall during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, April 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Toronto offense falls short in 4-2 loss to Royals

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez rounds the bases after his two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, April 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals use 6-run 8th to rally past Blue Jays 10-7

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Dioner Navarro, left, tags out Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, April 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals hold on for 4-2 victory over Blue Jays

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Infante’s 6 RBIs carry Royals past Orioles 9-3

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen, of Taiwan, throws to the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Orioles beat Royals 3-2 in 10 innings

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Danny Duffy, right, walks off the field after being relieved after loading the bases in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 3-2 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

2 errors costly to Royals in 3-2 loss to Orioles

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 25, 2014, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Rookie Ventura leads Royals past Orioles 5-0

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press