The Phillies blew out the Royals 11-3 to claim their series from Kauffman Stadium. Nick Castellanos blasted a two-run homer while Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm knocked-in three runs. Kolby Allard earned the win after giving up two runs on eight hits over five innings. Philly has won three-of-five to remain first in the NL East at 76-and-54. Seth Lugo got the loss after giving up five earned runs on 11 hits over five-plus innings. MJ Melendez, Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia went yard as KC has lost three-of-five, but holds a four-and-a-half game lead over the Red Sox for the last AL Wild Card spot.
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