Sports – Monday, July 3rd, 2017

Whit Merrifield had three hits, including two doubles, and stole three bases as the Kansas City Royals bested the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Sunday.

Manager Dusty Baker predicted his Washington Nationals would erupt Sunday night in the series finale at Busch Stadium, and he was right. After being held to a run in each of the first two games this weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals, Washington’s National League-leading offense got going against ace Carlos Martinez, leading to a 7-2 win.