Kauffman Stadium

Detroit prospect Nick Castellanos hit a three-run homer during a nine-run sixth inning, and Royals minor leaguer Wil Myers added three RBIs to lead the U.S. team to a 17-5 rout of the World team in the All-Star Futures Game on Sunday. Billy Hamilton and Manny Machado each drove in two runs for the U.S. team, contributing to a record 22 combined runs during the annual prospect showcase. Castellanos was the game's MVP, but it was Myers who drew the biggest reaction. The 21-year-old outfielder received a standing ovation from an adoring sellout crowd that has been pining for his arrival all season.

Johnny Giavotella hit his first major league home run and also doubled as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Sunday. Giavotella, promoted Friday after hitting .338 in 110 games with Triple-A Omaha, is 5 for 11 in his first three games. Giavotella led off a three-run fourth with a double and hit a solo home run in the fifth. Bruce Chen (6-5) left in the sixth after a 46-minute rain delay. Joakim Soria worked a flawless ninth for his 21st save in 27 opportunities.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia pounded out a three-run homer, left-hander Andrew Miller gave Red Sox manager Terry Francona precisely what he was looking for and Boston rolled to a 7-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Miller (5-1) allowed one run on three hits and a pair of walks over 5 1-3 innings, rarely finding himself in any trouble against the Royals' feeble offense. It was his first start since July 31 after a pair of appearances out of the bullpen, and his first victory since July 20 at Baltimore.

Travis Hafner hit one of the longest home runs in Kauffman Stadium history, Shelly Duncan homered and drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians romped past the Kansas City Royals 13-7 Sunday for a three-game sweep. Casey Kotchman and Jason Kipnis homered on consecutive pitches for Cleveland in the eighth inning. For the first time in the Indians' 111-year history, they scored at least eight runs in their first three road games of a season. Royals outfielder Mitch Maier pitched the ninth.

Gio Gonzalez outdueled Zack Greinke and the Oakland Athletics caught a big break in the first inning en route to a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, disappointing a rare Kauffman Stadium sellout crowd. Kevin Kouzmanoff had a two-run single for the Athletics while Gonzalez (8-6) allowed seven hits and one walk in seven innings. Relievers Craig Breslow and Michael Wuertz each pitched a shutout inning. Leading off the game, Oakland's Coco Crisp was awarded a double after first base umpire Larry Vanover first ruled a foul ball on Crisp's liner down the right field line.

Alex Gordon homered and Kyle Davies beat Detroit for the first time in six home starts, leading Kansas City past the Tigers 2-1 on a warm, windy Sunday afternoon. Davies (7-9) went six innings and allowed only three hits and one run, a home run by Casper Wells in the fifth. He walked three and struck out four after coming in with an 0-5 record and a 6.59 ERA in five starts against the Tigers in Kauffman Stadium. Joakim Soria had two strikeouts while pitching a perfect ninth to extend his club record with 30 consecutive saves.

Felipe Paulino kept the scuffling Athletics at bay for six innings Friday night, and the Kansas City Royals' bullpen handled the rest in a 2-0 victory that gave Oakland its season-worst ninth straight loss. Yuniesky Betancourt came off the disabled list to provide an RBI double in the first, and Mike Moustakas added an RBI blooper to left later in the inning, helping Kansas City win for only the sixth time in 23 games at Kauffman Stadium this season. Paulino (3-1) has emerged as the ace of the Royals' haphazard starting rotation, holding the opposition off the scoreboard through six innings for the fourth time in six starts.

Melky Cabrera homered, doubled and singled while driving in four runs, Bruce Chen allowed one run in seven innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-1 on Thursday. Cabrera, who also scored three times, hit a solo homer in the eighth off Clay Rapada. Chen (4-1) gave up his only run in the first and then pitched shutout ball for the next six innings. The left-hander, who was KC's biggest winner last year, allowed five hits and one run, walking two and striking out five.

Matt Treanor knocked a two-run RBI and Melky Cabrera smashed a solo home run in the seventh inning to lead the Royals to a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. Rookie left hander Danny Duffy (2-4) collected his first win at Kauffman Stadium, giving up seven hits and two earned runs but striking out six. Chicago's Jake Peavy (4-4) took the loss, his fourth of the season. The White Sox led 2-0 after the first inning thanks to two singles by Carlos Quentin and Alex Rios but Kansas City able to cut the lead in half in the second.

It's been 19 years since George Brett retired, and he remains the face of the Royals. The George Brett Bridge gets you across Interstate 70 and into Kauffman Stadium, and the .390 Bar and Grill awaits you once you pass by his statue and head through Gate B. It makes sense, too, when you consider the Royals have been baseball's laughingstock the past two decades. They haven't made the playoffs since winning the 1985 World Series, and haven't had a winning season since 2003. Their fans have had little to cheer about after the All-Star break.

It's been 19 years since George Brett retired, and he remains the face of the Royals. The George Brett Bridge gets you across Interstate 70 and into Kauffman Stadium, and the .390 Bar and Grill awaits you once you pass by his statue and head through Gate B. It makes sense, too, when you consider the Royals have been baseball's laughingstock the past two decades. They haven't made the playoffs since winning the 1985 World Series, and haven't had a winning season since 2003. Their fans have had little to cheer about after the All-Star break.

Detroit prospect Nick Castellanos hit a three-run homer during a nine-run sixth inning, and Royals minor leaguer Wil Myers added three RBIs to lead the U.S. team to a 17-5 rout of the World team in the All-Star Futures Game on Sunday. Billy Hamilton and Manny Machado each drove in two runs for the U.S. team, contributing to a record 22 combined runs during the annual prospect showcase. Castellanos was the game's MVP, but it was Myers who drew the biggest reaction. The 21-year-old outfielder received a standing ovation from an adoring sellout crowd that has been pining for his arrival all season.

Felipe Paulino kept the scuffling Athletics at bay for six innings Friday night, and the Kansas City Royals' bullpen handled the rest in a 2-0 victory that gave Oakland its season-worst ninth straight loss. Yuniesky Betancourt came off the disabled list to provide an RBI double in the first, and Mike Moustakas added an RBI blooper to left later in the inning, helping Kansas City win for only the sixth time in 23 games at Kauffman Stadium this season. Paulino (3-1) has emerged as the ace of the Royals' haphazard starting rotation, holding the opposition off the scoreboard through six innings for the fourth time in six starts.

Travis Hafner hit one of the longest home runs in Kauffman Stadium history, Shelly Duncan homered and drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians romped past the Kansas City Royals 13-7 Sunday for a three-game sweep. Casey Kotchman and Jason Kipnis homered on consecutive pitches for Cleveland in the eighth inning. For the first time in the Indians' 111-year history, they scored at least eight runs in their first three road games of a season. Royals outfielder Mitch Maier pitched the ninth.

First baseman Eric Hosmer stood in one corner of the ballroom. Over near the door stood second baseman Johnny Giavotella, while Lorenzo Cain patrolled the room the way he plans to do the vast center field at Kauffman Stadium. The trio of 20-something Kansas City Royals converged on a suburban convention center Wednesday for the team's annual awards luncheon, but nobody wanted to talk too much about last season. No, those youngsters already have their sights set squarely on the future.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia pounded out a three-run homer, left-hander Andrew Miller gave Red Sox manager Terry Francona precisely what he was looking for and Boston rolled to a 7-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Miller (5-1) allowed one run on three hits and a pair of walks over 5 1-3 innings, rarely finding himself in any trouble against the Royals' feeble offense. It was his first start since July 31 after a pair of appearances out of the bullpen, and his first victory since July 20 at Baltimore.

Johnny Giavotella hit his first major league home run and also doubled as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Sunday. Giavotella, promoted Friday after hitting .338 in 110 games with Triple-A Omaha, is 5 for 11 in his first three games. Giavotella led off a three-run fourth with a double and hit a solo home run in the fifth. Bruce Chen (6-5) left in the sixth after a 46-minute rain delay. Joakim Soria worked a flawless ninth for his 21st save in 27 opportunities.

Matt Treanor knocked a two-run RBI and Melky Cabrera smashed a solo home run in the seventh inning to lead the Royals to a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. Rookie left hander Danny Duffy (2-4) collected his first win at Kauffman Stadium, giving up seven hits and two earned runs but striking out six. Chicago's Jake Peavy (4-4) took the loss, his fourth of the season. The White Sox led 2-0 after the first inning thanks to two singles by Carlos Quentin and Alex Rios but Kansas City able to cut the lead in half in the second.

Brian Duensing pitched eight sharp innings and Jason Repko snapped an 0-for-14 skid and drove in three runs, giving the Minnesota Twins a 6-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and their first four-game sweep in almost four years. The four-game win streak is a season best for the Twins, who've been struggling with eight players on the disabled list and were missing two of their best players, Justin Morneau and Denard Span, for the second day in a row. Duensing gave up six hits with one walk and four strikeouts in his longest outing of the season and avoided becoming the first Twins starter in four years to lose six straight decisions.

Melky Cabrera homered, doubled and singled while driving in four runs, Bruce Chen allowed one run in seven innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-1 on Thursday. Cabrera, who also scored three times, hit a solo homer in the eighth off Clay Rapada. Chen (4-1) gave up his only run in the first and then pitched shutout ball for the next six innings. The left-hander, who was KC's biggest winner last year, allowed five hits and one run, walking two and striking out five.