Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt, right, is congratulated by third base coach Eddie Rodriguez after hitting a two-run home run during the 15th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in St. Louis. The Royals won 5-3. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
June 17, 2012 - 7:38 PM
ST. LOUIS - Yuniesky Betancourt hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 15th inning, lifting the Kansas City Royals a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
Betancourt had put the Royals ahead in the 14th with an RBI double but closer Jonathan Broxton (1-1) failed to hold the lead.
Down to their last strike in the ninth, Billy Butler homered for the Royals to tie it.
Jarrod Dyson began 15th inning with a bunt single off St. Louis reliever Eduardo Sanchez (0-1). Dyson was sacrificed to second and, after an out, Betancourt hit an 0-1 pitch into the Royals' bullpen.
News from © The Associated Press, 2012