WASHINGTON — — The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Pinch hitter Adam Frazier’s one-out, line drive hit to left field in the top of the ninth drove in two runs, breaking a 4-all tie and guiding the Royals to their third straight win.
Hunter Renfroe hit his 14th homer of the season to open the scoring, a 424-feet shot that left the park at 108.4 mph. The Royals (85-74) remained even with the Tigers for the second AL wild-card spot.
Kris Bubic (1-1) earned the win with a scoreless eighth inning. Royals closer Lucas Erceg recorded his third consecutive save in the series — and 14th of the season.
RHP Brady Singer (9-12, 3.73 ERA) takes on the Braves Friday in Atlanta at 6:20.