Blue Jays ride three-run homers to rout of Royals

Teoscar Hernandez and Matt Chapman each hit a three-run home run and the host Toronto Blue Jays defeated the depleted Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Friday night.

Chapman and Raimel Tapia each had three hits to lead a 16-hit attack for the Blue Jays, who evened the four-game series at one win apiece.

Toronto right-hander Alek Manoah (10-4) allowed one run and four hits in seven innings. He hit two batters with pitches, but w