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Royals win sixth straight, beat M's 3-1 (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Brian Bannister worked six scoreless innings to outpitch Jarrod Washburn and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. The Royals turned four double plays in front of 32,714 screeching fans and overcame some shaky moments from closer Joakim Soria to earn their eighth win in nine games overall.