KANSAS CITY , Mo., June 24 (UPI) -- Alex Gordon hit a two-run home run Tuesday, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 7-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Zack Greinke (7-4) worked six innings and gave up three runs on nine hits while striking out 10.
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Ross Gload and Mike Aviles each had two hits and an RBI for the Royals, who have won nine of their last 10 games.
Jorge De La Rosa (2-4) took the loss after allowing four runs -- two earned -- on five hits in 4 2/3 innings. Ryan Spilborghs, Brad Hawpe and Matt Holliday each had two hits and an RBI for the Rockies, who have lost three straight.
