MINNEAPOLIS — For the first time in 10 years, the Kansas City Royals will start August with a real hope of staying in the playoff race. They are clearly enjoying the ride, no matter where it will finish. Alex Gordon hit a two-out triple in the seventh inning and scored the go-ahead run on an error as the Royals won their eighth straight game with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. “This was one of the gutsier wins I’ve ever been a part of,” said Jeremy Guthrie, who turned in his seventh consecutive start of at least six innings. “We had adversity and had to battle. Guys stepped up.” The Royals are above .500 at the end of July for...
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