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Article: Royals Stop Twins 11-Game Winning Streak

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - David DeJesus homered in Kansas City's four-run fourth inning and Mark Grudzielanek had two doubles and scored two runs as the Royals beat Minnesota 7-2 on Tuesday night, ending the Twins' 11-game winning streak.

It was the Twins' longest streak since winning 11 in a row from Sept. 13-24, 2003.

Left-hander Jimmy Gobble (3-1) pitched five effective innings in his second start of the season. Gobble, who has made 30 relief appearances, held the Twins to two runs and five hits. Elmer Dessens pitched two innings for his second save in six opportunities.

DeJesus extended his hitting streak to 11 games, the longest by a Royal this season, with a home run just inside the ...

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