Kansas City Royals runner Andrew Benintendi beats the tag by Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt to score on a single by Carlos Santana during the sixth inning of Sunday’s game at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals lost 5-3. CHARLIE RIEDEL/AP
By Cody Friesen Associated Press It’s a rarity these days when a Kansas City Royals pitcher throws into the ninth inning. And it’s rare that…