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Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays Wrap - Kansas City Wins 6-5

Kansas City got a 6-5 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday, with Aroldis Chapman earning the victory and helping Royals moneyline bettors cash out.

Kansas City won as a +270 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Kansas City got 1 innings from Carlos Hernandez, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Aroldis Chapman earned the victory, while the Royals got 3 RBIs from Drew Waters in the win.

Tampa Bay got a 1-inning outing from Shawn Armstrong in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Randy Arozarena had 3 hits in the loss for the Rays.

Tampa Bay outhit their counterparts 10-9 in the game.

The game was closed out by Scott Barlow who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.