Kendrys Morales sets a Royals franchise record with 15 total bases in a 10 – 3 win over Detroit. Morales has the first three-homer game by a Royals player since 1991 and adds a triple as well. Kris Medlen pitches the first five innings for the win, while Danny Duffy goes the last four for his first career save.

On September 20, 2015 — Kendrys Morales sets a Royals franchise record with 15 total bases in a 10 – 3 win over Detroit. Morales has the first three-homer game by a Royals player since 1991 and adds a triple as well. Kris Medlen pitches the first five innings for the win, while Danny Duffy goes the last four for his first career save.

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