Adalberto Mondesi hit a two-run homer before injuring his hamstring, Mike Minor pitched six solid innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Monday night.
Mondesi tweaked his left hamstring when he charged a slow roller in the eighth. He was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the inning.
Minor (4-2) allowed two runs and five hits. He struck out seven and walked one.
Mondesi hit a 417-foot drive beyond the bullpen in right field to give the Royals a 5-2 lead in the sixth. It was the second home run of the year for Mondesi, who was playing in his first home game this season. He’ll be re-evaluated today.
Royals RHP Brady Singer (2-4, 4.91) looks to rebound after a tough outing at Tampa Bay at 7:10.
First place Chicago leads second place Cleveland by three and a half, third place Royals are 6 games behind.