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Lopez drives in four runs, Royals roll past Orioles 9-2

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Posted at 10:51 PM, Jul 16, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-16 23:51:00-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nicky Lopez drove in four runs with two hits to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 9-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Lopez highlighted a four-run second inning with a two-run single. Whit Merrifield went 4 for 5 with three RBIs.

Salvador Perez drove in a pair of runs for Kansas City. Danny Duffy allowed one hit in four innings with a walk and three strikeouts.

Keegan Akin (0-5) gave up six runs on eight hits, with three walks and two strikeouts. Pedro Severino hit a solo homer for Baltimore, and Trey Mancini drove in a run with a groundout.