KANSAS CITY, Mo. — — Vaughn Grissom hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Sunday for the series sweep.
Grissom’s RBI single came after Ozzie Albies hit a one-out double. Albies went 2 for 4, including his 376-foot solo homer to right field in the fourth for his fifth RBI of the series. Matt Olson hit a two-run triple in Atlanta’s three-run third inning.
Atlanta starter Kyle Wright struck out six across 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits with three walks. Nick Anderson (1-0) combined to strike out three batters to get the win in relief, and A.J. Minter got his third save of the year.
Zack Greinke gave up four runs on four hits in six innings with six strikeouts and a walk. Scott Barlow (0-2) allowed a run on two hits with two strikeouts and took the loss.
The Royals are 1-9 at Kauffman Stadium this season.
RHP Jordan Lyles (0-2, 5.19 ERA) will open a three-game home series against Texas on Monday at 6:40.