Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Mark Trumbo's three-run home run in the
second inning proved to be the difference Sunday as the Los Angeles Angels of
Anaheim edged the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, in the finale of a three-game
series at Kauffman Stadium.
Torii Hunter added an RBI single for the Halos, who have won three of their
last four following a three-game slide. Vernon Wells and Alberto Callaspo had
two hits apiece in the victory.
Dan Haren (11-11) allowed three runs -- two earned -- on five hits with five
strikeouts and a walk over 5 2/3 innings to win for the third time in his last
four starts. Kevin Jepsen worked around a hit in the ninth to nail down his
second save of the season.
Tony Abreu smoked a solo home run, while Jeff Francoeur drove in a run with a
groundout for the Royals, who have dropped three of their last four.
Will Smith (5-8) was tagged for four runs on seven hits over five innings to
lose for the fourth time in his last five starts.
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