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Merrifield, Dozier lead Royals past Twins 6-3

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Whit Merrifield had two hits and scored two runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3.

Andrew Benintendi and Hunter Dozier each drove in two runs for Kansas City, which had dropped three of four.

Dozier hit a solo drive in the ninth inning for his sixth homer.

Royals right-hander Brad Keller improved to 3-0 in his last four starts. He permitted three runs and five hits in five innings.