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Dodgers defeat Royals 5-4

A.J. Ellis brought in the winning run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers grabbed a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals.

A.J. Ellis brought in the winning run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers grabbed a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals in the finale of a three-game series.

Dee Gordon was 4-for-5 with two runs scored while Matt Kemp hit a solo home run for the Dodgers, who have won seven of their last nine.

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Dan Haren was lifted in the fifth inning after giving up four runs on five hits. Jamey Wright (3-2) went 2 2/3 innings to get the win.

Lorenzo Cain and Jarrod Dyson each hit a solo home run for the Royals, who have lost six of seven.

James Shields allowed four runs on seven hits over seven innings. Wade Davis (5-2) allowed the winning run to take the loss.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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