Royals Drop Tough One To Arizona

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — — Gabriel Moreno gave Arizona the lead in the ninth inning with a two-run double and the Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 8-6 on Wednesday night.

With Arizona down 4-3 in the ninth, the team rallied against closer James McArthur (4-4).

Bobby Witt Jr. went 3 for 4 for Kansas City to raise his average to .344.

A day off Thursday, then RHP Brady Singer (6-6, 3.00 ERA) is set to start Friday night at home against the Chicago Cubs.