MILWAUKEE — — Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday.
Pinch-runner Dunn advanced from second base on Garett Mitchell’s groundout off Sam Long (0-2). Joey Ortiz walked. Turang, who was 0 for 5 for the game, laid down a bunt in front of the plate and raced to first as Dunn scored.
Freddy Peralta allowed just two hits, struck out eight and tied his career high with eight innings.
Royals starter Cole Ragans allowed one run over five innings, struck out 10 and walked two. It was his sixth career start with 10 strikeouts.
After a day off Thursday, RHP Seth Lugo (0-0, 5.40 ERA) takes on the visiting Baltimore Orioles.