Vargas tires in 5th, Royals edge Padres 9-6 in 10
Vargas tires in 5th, Royals edge Padres 9-6 in 10
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Kansas City Royals
9
San Diego Padres
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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- Luinder Avila Out
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