Volquez outduels Teheran in Royals’ victory

KANSAS CITY — Royals right-hander Edinson Volquez threw seven strong innings, and shortstop Alcides Escobar had an RBI and scored a run, as the Royals got back on track with a 5-1 win over the Braves on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium.

Volquez gave up six hits and one run, walked none and struck out two. It was a bounce-back performance from last Sunday when he went a season-low 4 1/3 innings against the Indians.

Braves starter Julio Teheran matched Volquez almost pitch for pitch, also tossing seven solid innings. Teheran gave up four hits and one earned run, while walking three and striking out five.

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Quality arm: Teheran continues to give the Braves a chance to win when he takes the mound. A two-base error …

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