Luis Mendoza News

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Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer singled in eighth-inning runs, Luis Mendoza pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros, 2-0, for their fifth straight win Sunday.

OAKLAND – Shortly after his manager said before Sunday's game that he has been trying to "fight his way out" of his recent slump by being more aggressive, Yoenis Cespedes swung at the first pitch he saw from Royals starter Luis Mendoza and popped out to the catcher.

Billy Butler broke out of a severe slump with five hits and five RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals kept Joe Blanton winless in eight starts this season with an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.