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,

Pinch hitter Adam Frazier’s one-out, line drive base hit to left field in the top of the ninth drove in two runs, breaking a tie at 4 and guiding the Royals to their third straight win following a seven-game losing streak.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kansas City Royals trimmed their magic number to two with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

Throwing strikes,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro explained. “We know that’s a big key is to challenge hitters. They have good stuff. They know that.” Michael Massey singled in a run off DJ Herz (4-9) to help lift the Royals to a second straight shutout victory after a season high-tying seven-game losing streak.