KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Eric Hosmer hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off former Kansas City teammate Greg Holland, lifting the Royals over the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Hosmer's 21st home run of the season was the first game-ending shot of his career.
Holland (2-5) fell to 0-4 with one save in four opportunities in his past six games, allowing 10 hits, three home runs and 12 runs over five innings. The former Royals closer issued a leadoff walk in the ninth, gave up a two-out single to Melky Cabrera and then was tagged by Hosmer on a 1-1 pitch.
Brandon Maurer (2-1) pitched the ninth.
Charlie Blackmon and Nolan Arenado homered for the Rockies in a matchup of playoff contenders.
