In Kansas City’s first game after manager Ned Yost announced he will retire after the season, the lowly Royals beat the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 9-6 behind three hits and two RBIs from Nicky Lopez.
Yost was hired by the Royals in May 2010 and led Kansas City to consecutive AL pennants and the 2015 World Series title, the second in team history and first since 1985.
The Royals are 58-100 in their third straight losing season.




