Hearts open for young victims of Oklahoma tornado

Despite the violent upheaval that Moore, Okla., endured Monday afternoon when a monstrous tornado slashed through the city, many of the people who lost much insist that their worries pale in comparison with the sadness they feel for the innocents whose young lives have come to define the town’s tragedy.

Royals still need to improve their pitch selection

The Royals came out of Tuesday's eighth inning with a lead and won the game against the Astros 7-3, but this one could have gone the other way because of poor pitch selection. Too many times on this road trip, Royals fans have seen hitters take when they should be swinging and swing when they should be taking.

Royals rally for 7-3 win over Astros, get back to .500

The Royals rallied Tuesday for a 7-3 victory at Minute Maid Park by scoring all seven runs against the Astros’ bullpen and with the aid of some atrocious defense. So what? The Royals ended their four-game losing streak, pulled back to .500 at 21-21 and avoided the possibility of getting swept by the Astros.

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Tuesday in the minors: Aaron Brooks is dealing, Christian Colon stays hot

Aaron Brooks scattered five hits over eight shutout innings on Tuesday night and High-A Wilmington held on for a 4-3 victory against Lynchburg.

Robinson Yambati relieved in the ninth inning and gave up all three runs, although he was hurt by an error. The Hillcats scored twice and had runners on second and third with one out, but Yambati got a flyout (which scored a run) and a groundout to close out the victory.

Wilmington opened the scoring with two in the fourth. Daniel Mateo led off with a single, and Lane Adams followed with a walk. Cheslor Cuthbert had an RBI double and Kenny Diekroeger singled home the other run.

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Monday in the minors: Starling returns, has two hits

Center fielder Bubba Starling returned to Low-A Lexington on Monday and had two hits as the Legends beat Ashville 3-1.

Starling, who doubled in the fourth and had an RBI single in the seventh, last played on May 12 before leaving for Kansas City to have his vision checked out. According to the Legends, Starling did indeed have Lasik surgery. Starling extended his hitting streak to five games.

Ashville was held to two hits, both coming off starter Miguel Almonte. In 5 2/3 innings, Almonte walked four but struck out eight and allowed one run. Chas Byrne (two hitless innings) and Clayton Schulz (1 1/3 hitless innings) completed the victory.

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Sunday in the minors: Selman, relievers help Blue Rocks win

Left-hander Sam Selman and three relievers combined on a seven-hitter Sunday as High-A Wilmington beat Myrtle Beach 2-1.

Selman, who was the Royals’ second-round pick in last year’s draft, gave up three hits and one run in five innings, while striking out six. According to Wilmington, Selman had allowed the most walks in the Carolina League, but he issued just one on Sunday.

Justin Trapp’s solo homer in the third inning broke the 1-1 tie and was the difference.

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Saturday in the minors: Dwyer roughed up as Omaha falls

Left-hander Chris Dwyer gave up seven runs (four earned) on seven hits over six innings Saturday night as Class AAA Omaha lost 9-4 at home to Las Vegas.

Dwyer struck out six and walked two. He has a 3.10 ERA on the year.

George Sherrill had another bumping outing, giving up two runs on three hits in one inning.

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