Times wires
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Royals 3, Blue Jays 2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jeff Francoeur hit a two-run single and Luke Hochevar won for the first time in seven starts despite a shaky ninth by Royals closer Joakim Soria. Hochevar, who had been winless since May 1, did not give up a home run for the fourth consecutive start after allowing 13 over his first 10. Soria, reclaiming the closer role he lost May 30 after consecutive blown saves, loaded the bases with two outs. But he got Corey Patterson to pop out, giving Kansas City just its fifth win in 19 games.