KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kris Bubic worked hard through five innings to earn his first major league win as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 for their fourth straight victory. Bubic improved to 1-5. He faced baserunners in every inning, but only allowed one run on six hits in five innings. The 23-year-old lefty won in his eighth big league start. He walked two and struck out six. Royals star catcher Salvador Perez came off the injured list and hit a double and single. He had missed the last 20 games with fluid on his left eye.