Read full story: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article253350728.html Kansas City Royals avoid being swept in series with St. Louis Cardinals. Nicky Lopez had the game-winning hit in the ninth inning following a long rain delay. Video by The Kansas City Royals More from The Kansas City Star: Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2FDe1zT Twitter: https://twitter.com/KCStar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kansascitystar/ Website: https://www.kansascity.com/ Digital news subscription: http://bit.ly/2CDAZoD