Brian Bannister gave up one hit over seven innings and Jose Guillen hit two homers to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 last night.
The Blue Jays entered the game leading the majors in runs, batting average and slugging percentage, but Bannister limited them to Adam Lind's first-inning single. Bannister walked six, including five of the first 14 batters he faced. Bannister (2-0) has allowed one run and five hits in 13 innings in winning his two starts since being recalled April 22 from triple-A Omaha. He retired 13 of the last 14 Blue Jays he faced.
Guillen, who had his 12th multihomer game, homered in the first with Willie Bloomquist aboard, and led off the fifth with his second of the season. After walking the bases loaded in the third, Bannister retired Scott Rolen.
Notes: Callaspo singled twice to extend his hitting streak to 10 games. He is 16-for-34 in that span. ... Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill went 0-for-4, snapping his hitting streak at 11 games.
