KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Billy Butler hit a late two-run homer and Zack Greinke pitched eight strong innings as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Saturday night.
After Jason Kendall singled in the eighth, Butler sent a drive over the Orioles bullpen in left field for his 12th homer. It came on a 2-2 pitch from David Hernandez (5-8).
Greinke (7-10) held the Orioles to three runs on seven hits. He struck out five and walked three. Greinke, the 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner, is 5-2 in his past seven starts.
Orioles starter Brad Bergesen, who is 0-7 with four no-decisions since a victory May 12 over Seattle, left with a 3-2 lead after seven innings. He allowed five hits.
