Alex Gordon

Alex Gordon blasts a grand slam as Royals blowout the Twins

Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon crushed a grand slam on Thursday as the Royals dealt the Minnesota Twins an 8-1 beating on Thursday.

What It Means:

That makes three straight games with home runs for Gordon, who has four dingers, 11 runs scored and eight RBI's through 16 games in August.

The 32-year-old Gordon has struggled a bit this season, slashing .219/.320/.369 with a career-low .304 wOBA through 353 plate appearances.