KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 7 (UPI) -- Home runs by David DeJesus and Alex Gordon highlighted a 14-hit attack Wednesday that powered Kansas City to a 9-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Royals produced season highs in both runs and hits.
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Zack Grinke (4-1) allowed three runs on five hits and struck out eight over seven innings to get the win.
Kansas City took control with a four-run second inning that featured a three-run homer from DeJesus. Gordon had a two-run blast in a three-run fourth that put the Royals up 9-1.
Mark Grudzielanek and Jose Guillen had three hits each for Kansas City and both scored twice.
The Royals got to Jered Weaver (2-5) for eight runs on 10 hits in 3 1/3. The Angels had won their four previous games.
