Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jake Odorizzi pitched five strong innings and Eduardo Escobar had a two-run home run as the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1. It was a season-high fifth straight victory for the Twins and capped a two-game series sweep. Minnesota has won 14 of its last 17 games against National League teams. St. Louis’ Carlos Martinez saw his stretch of six straight starts allowing one or fewer runs end.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Dylan Bundy set a dubious modern-day record, yielding four home runs and leaving without getting an out, part of a 10-run first inning that propelled the Kansas City Royals past the hapless Baltimore Orioles 15-7. Bundy was lifted after allowing five hits and two walks to the only seven batters he faced. Baltimore has lost seven straight and 19 of 22.

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have taken a 10-run, first-inning lead over the Baltimore Orioles after hitting four homers before making an out. The brunt of the Royals’ outburst came against right-hander Dylan Bundy, who yielded seven runs without retiring a single batter. Kansas City’s four homers tied a club record for most in an inning.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs were awarded tight end Alex Ellis off waivers from the New Orleans Saints and released defensive tackle Stefan Charles as part of a series of roster moves. Kansas City also waived backup running back Akeem Hunt with a failed physical designation.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State baseball coach Brad Hill will step down after this season as the school’s winningest coach, ending a tenure that includes four NCAA regional appearances and a Super Regional berth. Wildcats athletic director Gene Taylor announced Hill’s decision in a statement.