March 29, 2024

Colabello homers, Jays beat Kansas City in testy contest

TORONTO (AP) — Chris Colabello hit a two-run home run, R.A. Dickey threw seven shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 in testy matchup Sunday, taking three of four from the AL’s top team.

Both benches and bullpens emptied after Toronto reliever Aaron Sanchez was ejected for throwing at Kansas City’s Alcides Escobar in the eighth.

It was the climax of a game-long spat that began when Royals starter Edinson Volquez hit Josh Donaldson in the first inning.