Soria blows 2nd save

For just the second time in 25 chances, Royals closer Joakim Soria blew a save opportunity. The latest comes with a 3-2 K.C. lead on Tampa at Tropicana Field in a Monday matinee. With one out in the ninth, Carlos Pena hit his second home run of the series to right.

Update: The Royals belt two home runs in the top of the 10th. John Buck sends a three-run homer out to left which is followed by a solo shot from Mike Aviles, and Soria ends up with a win. He gave up another homer to Eric Hinske in the 10th, but the Royals prevail 7-4.

Fantasy Impact: Soria is an elite closer who's worked 23 of his 25 chances to near perfection this year. He struck out two of the five batters he faced in the inning and is averaging more than a strike out per inning this season. Pena's got two home runs since returning from the D.L. in late June.