Michael Wacha shined across six innings and the bullpen did its job late as Carlos Estévez earned his 21st save to lead all American League relievers. The Royals (37-38) swept the Rangers for the first time since Sept. 1-3, 2014. It’s also their first sweep in Arlington in nearly 22 years (July 11-13, 2003).

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jac Caglianone got his first night off as a major leaguer with the Kansas City Royals in part because of a left-handed starter for the Texas Rangers. A day later, the first two big league homers for the powerful 22-year-old prospect came in lefty-lefty matchups against relievers.

Rookie Jac Caglianone homered twice and Vinnie Pasquantino also went deep to back the three-hit pitching of Michael Wacha and three relievers as the Kansas City Royals swept