The Royals ended their series in Minnesota with an 8-1 victory. Brian Bannister picked up his 12th victory of the season for KC. His 12 wins are the most for a KC rookie since 1990 when Kevin Appier also won 12 games. Bannister allowed 6 hits and 1 run in 8 innings.

Alex Gordon hit two solo homers in the game, numbers 13 and 14. John Buck hit a 2-run shot in the 9th inning, his 17th.

David DeJesus drove in two runs with a double.

The Royals tied their season high with 16 hits.

Kansas City will face the Texas Rangers in a three game series starting today.