KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals needed an offensive spark. And if their last three games were any indication, the Royals needed it fast.

The Toronto Blue Jays, who gave the Royals their third straight loss in Monday’s series opener, thwarted the Royals lineup once again on Tuesday … at least for four innings.

KC finally broke through in the fifth: Bobby Witt Jr. led the charge with a two-run double as the Royals pulled off a 3-2 comeback victory.

Witt ignited the offense with a well-placed line drive. Kyle Isbel, who reached on a fielding error, and Maikel Garcia came around to score. As a result, Witt collected his 15th extra-base hit this season as the Royals took a late lead.

KC recorded eight hits against the Blue Jays. Witt finished 3 for 4 and continued his torrid pace this season. He now owns a .316 batting average.

Toronto ace Kevin Gausman took the loss on Tuesday. The former All-Star was charged with all three runs in the outing. Gausman struck out two batters and issued a walk in 6 2/3 innings.

Royals starter Michael Wacha didn’t have his best stuff. He allowed eight hits and two runs in 4 1/3 innings of work.

Justin Turner and Alejandro Kirk recorded RBI singles for the Blue Jays. But the Royals bullpen shut the door late. James McArthur picked up his fifth save as KC improved to 14-10.

Here are more notables from Tuesday’s game:

Wacha fights through tough start

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