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MLB: Kansas City 3, Chicago White Sox 0

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 4 (UPI) -- Zack Greinke became the major league's first six-game winner Monday when he led the Kansas City Royals in a 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Greinke (6-0), pitching his second shutout and third complete game of the season, gave up only six hits, did not allow a walk and struck out 10. In 45 innings this season, Greinke, 25, has allowed only two earned runs -- three overall -- on 30 hits and eight walks, with 54 strikeouts. His earned run average is 0.40.

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David DeJesus homered in the Royals' third straight win. Billy Butler had an RBI.

A.J. Pierzynski and Scott Podsednik each had a pair of hits for the White Sox, who have lost three in a row.

Bartolo Colon (2-2) lost after allowing only three runs on seven hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in five innings.

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