Royals defeat Diamondbacks with home runs from Jensen and Witt

The Kansas City Royals secured a 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday night following a weather delay. Carter Jensen ignited the offense with a solo home run in the third inning, and Bobby Witt Jr. later added a go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth. Royals starter Daniel Lynch pitched five innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out three. Arizona briefly tied the game in the fifth inning on an RBI single from Ketel Marte, but the Royals bullpen maintained the lead for the remainder of the contest. Nate Pearson handled the ninth-inning save opportunity, navigating a leadoff single and a walk to close out the victory. The teams continue their series as the Royals look to build on this performance.

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