Witt Jr hits 1st MLB homer, leads Keller, Royals over Cards – Toronto Star

hit his first major league home run, Brad Keller pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the St.

“I thought it was in the gap for a double,” Witt said.

Keller allowed four hits in 6 1/3 innings, walked three and struck out two.

Hudson left after issuing a leadoff walk in the seventh to Nicky Lopez with the Royals ahead 2-0.

“I was really happy to see after we had a chance early on and let it slip through our fingers,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said.

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