Phillies 7, Royals 2
PHILADELPHIA — Cameron Rupp hit a three-run homer and Vince Velasquez pitched six effective innings to pace the Phillies. Cody Asche and Maikel Franco also went deep to help the Phillies win two of three against the Royals. Velasquez allowed two runs and five hits, striking out seven in his second start since returning from the disabled list.