Royals plate winning run on balk, edge Mets in 10th

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MJ Melendez scored on a balk to complete a three-run 10th inning for the host Kansas City Royals, who beat the New York Mets 7-6 on Tuesday in a matchup of teams that made major moves earlier in the day before the trade deadline.

Francisco Alvarez hit a leadoff two-run homer in the 10th off Carlos Hernandez (1-6) before the Royals stormed back against a trio of Mets relievers