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The Kansas City Royals began the second half of the major league season on Friday night with an 8-7 loss against the Miami Marlins, falling in 10 innings. It was a disappointing loss for Kansas City,

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Otto López hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1.

On Saturday, Quantrill crossed paths with the Royals again. And this time, he propelled the Marlins to a 1-0 victory at LoanDepot Park. The Royals logged just two hits against Quantrill, who remains undefeated against them.

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Shortstop Otto Lopez drove in all three runs as the host Miami Marlins won again, defeating the Kansas City Royals, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon.

What's next: The Royals continue their weekend series at the Marlins. On Saturday, KC right-handed starter Michael Wacha (4-9, 3.74 ERA) will start opposite MLB veteran Cal Quantrill (3-8, 5.62 ERA) at 3:10 p.m. Central Time.

Back from the All-Star break, the right-hander delivered his most efficient outing of the season as the Marlins rallied late to beat the Royals 3-1.

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Marlins first. Xavier Edwards triples to deep right field. Jesus Sanchez pops out to Salvador Perez. Otto Lopez grounds out to shallow infield, Maikel Garcia to Vinnie Pasquantino. Xavier