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Adam Lind’s three-run homer leads Toronto Blue Jays over Royals 6-3

Toronto Blue Jays DH Adam Lind rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run while playing against the Kansas City Royals during fifth inning AL baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

TORONTO - Adam Lind hit a three-run homer and left-hander Brett Cecil pitched six strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday.

Lind keyed a six-run fourth with his sixth homer of the season and the third since his recall from triple-A Las Vegas on June 25.

Cecil (2-1) allowed five hits and three runs in six-plus innings in his fourth start since being recalled from the minors June 15. He walked one and struck out three for Toronto (41-40).

Royals right-hander Vin Mazzaro (3-3) allowed 13 hits and six runs in 5 1/3 innings to take the loss for the Royals (36-43).

Casey Janssen pitched the ninth to earn his 10th save of the season. The four-game series is 1-1.

News from © The Canadian Press, 2012
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