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 TORONTO (AP) - Runelvys Hernandez picked a perfect time to throw Kansas City's first shutout by a starter in more than two years. Hernandez outpitched Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay for his first career shutout, leading the Royals over Toronto 2-0 Saturday.
"When you are facing a guy like Halladay you have to give your best," Hernandez said. "I tried my best. I played with my heart because he's a competitor."
Hernandez (4-8) allowed seven hits in his eighth start since being recalled from the minors. He struck out four and walked one in Kansas City's first shutout by a starter since Brian Anderson did it August 4, 2004, against the Chicago White Sox. The Royals' two other shutouts this year were combined efforts.
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