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Kirk’s 2-run homer in 8th lifts Jays to 4-2 win over Royals

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Wyatt Mills throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' closing pitcher Jordan Romano, right, and catcher Danny Jansen celebrate defeating the Kansas City Royals 4-2 in a baseball game in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Alejandro Kirk runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run, scoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr., in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Kansas City Royals' Nick Pratto, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Toronto Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos (17) in the second inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, top, throws to first base to complete a double play on Kansas City Royals' Nick Pratto, and forcing out Royals' Nate Eaton, bottom, in the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. runs out a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)
Kirk’s 2-run homer in 8th lifts Jays to 4-2 win over Royals