Michael Conforto blasts 12th home run in win

This one didn’t come easy for Cruz, who allowed two of the first three batters he faced to reach base and hit Travis Bazzana with a pitch to load the bases with two outs. Fortunately for Cruz, he was able to get pitch hitter Angel Genao to ground out to end the bases-loaded threat, but this could have easily turned into a disastrous appearance for the 27-year-old righty. Cruz is now a perfect 4-for-4 in save opportunities this month, but Friday marked his first save opportunity since August 17th. Unless he emerges as the clear-cut closer for the Royals, Cruz shouldn’t be counted on as a closer for fantasy purposes.

Iglesias allowed a leadoff single to Hunter Goodman to begin the frame, but would force T.J. Rumfield to ground into a double play in the next at-bat and got Willi Castro to line out to end the game. It was the 29th save of the season for Iglesias, who has converted on six of his seven save opportunities on the month.