KANSAS CITY, Mo. — — Alec Marsh and four relievers combined for a six-hitter as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday night.
Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez each had two hits and an RBI for Kansas City.
John Schreiber (2-0) picked up the win in relief. James McArthur earned his sixth save.
Marsh left the game with one out in the fifth inning after taking a line drive off his right forearm. He fielded the ball and threw out Addison Barger at first, but was removed after that. He gave up no runs on two hits.
The Blue Jays and Royals will conclude their four-game series Thursday afternoon with LHP Cole Ragans (0-2, 4.32 ERA) at 1:10.