Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits, including a home run, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 7-1 win over the Reds. The Reds four-game winning streak was snapped.
Witt Jr. now has 53 multi-hit games. His home run and double increased his extra-base hit total to 70. 34 doubles and 11 triples with 25 home run.
Kansas City lost two of three to the Minnesota Twins coming into the game.
Nick Martinez (6-6) retired the first 10 Kansas City batters but Bobby Witt Jr. crushed his 25th home run of the season into the upper deck in left field to start the scoring.
Martinez had a string of 15 scoreless innings snapped with Witt's homer.
"Martinez was very similar to his start in Milwaukee," David Bell said. "He had a good fastball, change up. He changed speeds well. He is kind on settling in to the role as a starter. He didn't go quite as long today which could help him. He continues to pitch really well."
Former Red Michael Lorenzen (6-6) started for the Royals. He pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run on two hits and three walks.
"Michael Lorenzen pitched a good game against," Bell said. "He didn't give us a whole lot to hit. We know how good he can be."
The Royals scored two runs in the sixth. Witt Jr. started the inning with a double. Vinnie Pasquantino singled with Witt stopping at third. Salvador Perez hit a ball in the hole at shortstop. Elly De La Cruz throw was in the dirt and Jonathan India couldn't come up with the ball as Witt scored. Adam Frazier singled to score Pasquantino.
"I tip my hat to a couple of those guys," Martinez said. "I could have made a better pitch (Adam) Frazier in the (sixth inning). It was down but in the middle and they scored the extra run. I could have held them a little closer. It is a good lineup."
The Reds had just India's game opening double coming into the bottom of the sixth.
India walked with one out. It was the third time he reached base in the game. Tyler Stephenson hit an RBI double on his 28th birthday. Lorenzen left the game, turning the lead over to Kris Bubic. He struck ot TJ Friedl to end the inning.
The Royals scored four runs in the ninth against Fernando Cruz. Adam Frazier singled. Dairon Blanco ran for him. Blanco scored on a double by Freddy Fermin. The Reds walked Witt Jr. intentionally but Pasquantino spoiled the strategy with his 18th home run.
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