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The Royals have been playing more than their share of close games with 60 of their first 108 games decided by one or two runs. That was not the case Monday night. Jeremy Guthrie pitched a four-hitter and Eric Hosmer drove in a career-high five runs to help the Royals rout the Minnesota Twins 13-0 on Monday night. The Royals, who have won 12 of their past 13 games, scored a season-high 13 runs. "Quite frankly tonight was probably the least stressful game that weve played all year long," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "It was literally a stress-free game. It was a combination of good pitching, solid defence and great hitting. Jeremy made it look easy. Six runs in the second was huge. Thats a big cushion right there." Guthrie (12-7) won his fourth straight start to log his 12th victory, which is a career high. It was his second career shutout and he lowered his earned run average to 3.94. The right-hander retired the final 13 batters, did not allow a Twins runner to reach third base and only two touched second base. He struck out seven and walked one. "Unfortunately Ive had big leads and have not pitched as well," Guthrie said. "So I probably stayed focused. Runs can really pile up in a hurry, so even with a 6-to-nothing lead, I felt though I was pitching with a two- or three-run lead, trying to avoid a leadoff hit and a drive because this team the guys can drive it. Theyve got some hitters throughout that can do damage if you lose focus." The Royals sent 11 men to the plate in a six-run second inning, which was highlighted by Mike Moustakas and Hosmer stroking two-run singles. Moustakas collected two hits in the inning. "They both feel very, very confident when the walk to the plate now," Yost said. "Its evident when you see them up there. Theyre stepping into the box with a lot of confidence. They feel good about themselves. Both of those kids have worked very hard to get back to where theyre at right now. "Moose is up to .234 from .175 two months ago. Thats a big climb back. Im happy to see it for him." The inning, also, included Lorenzo Cain walking with the bases loaded and a Billy Butler run-producing single. Hosmer hit his 12th home run, 11 of them after June 13, in the sixth with Jarrod Dyson and Cain aboard. Moustakas, who had two hits in the second inning, went 4-for-5, matching his career high for hits. "I dont think we need to spend a lot of time talking about this one," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. Kevin Correia (7-8) was pulled after two innings and 16 batters faced, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks. Correia has been rocked lately, not lasting more than two innings in two of his past three starts. He has given up 14 runs and 24 hits in just 9 2-3 innings. It got so bad that infielder Jamey Carroll pitched the eighth for the Twins, his first career big league outing on the mound. He retired the Royals in order. "I got out pitched by a 38-year-old (actually 39) middle infielder," Correia said. "Thats never good. I was just not able to get anybody out. I dont think Ive every started a game where a position player pitched. I just didnt have good command of my stuff tonight. I didnt really have it, my location. They were swinging early and jumped on some first-pitch strikes. You can always figure it out but it just didnt happen tonight." Notes: Royals 2B Miguel Tejada went 0-for-3 with a walk to snap his season-high eight-game hitting streak. ... Royals OF David Lough was held of the lineup with soreness in his left quadriceps after leaving the game Sunday with the injury. ... 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Custom Ravens Jerseys . Murray beat Sam Querrey 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3 to clinch Britains opening-round victory against the United States on Sunday at Petco Park. "Im proud of the way Im playing just now, because I had to do a lot of work to get back to where I want to be," Murray said after celebrating with his teammates on the red clay court in a temporary stadium in left field of the downtown home of baseballs San Diego Padres. Cheap Ravens Jerseys . It was the second consecutive win for the Pacers (2-5), who lost their first five preseason games. Jeff Teague led the Hawks (1-5) with 17 points and eight assists and Al Horford had 12 points and seven rebounds. Mike Scott scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half. MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota has named Brandum Eggum the acting coach of a wrestling program under investigation for an alleged prescription drug ring.The university announced the appointment Monday. Athletic director Mark Coyle said the investigation made it important to have clear and continued leadership for the program.Coach J Robinson was placed on administrative leave two months ago, following a team members allegation that Robinson tried to cover up the widespread sale and use of the anti--anxiety drug Xanax by some of his wrestlers.ddddddddddddRobinson has denied wrongdoing through his attorney. The universitys internal investigation is ongoing.Eggum was a three-time All-American wrestler for the Gophers who joined the coaching staff in 2001 immediately after his career ended. Hes been on staff for each of the programs three national championships. ' ' '