KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals reached deep into their playbook on Wednesday night.

The Royals played a little small ball in a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, manufacturing each run in a different manner.

In the first inning, it was star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. who put pressure on the Blue Jays. He earned a one-out walk against Toronto starter Yariel Rodriguez.

Witt quickly stole second base and advanced to third on a throwing error. Two batters later, he scored on Salvador Perez’s RBI single.

The Royals added their second run in the next inning. Kyle Isbel hit a two-out double and scored as Maikel Garcia drove him home.

Isbel also factored into the final KC run. He scored after reaching on a leadoff single, racing home to give Witt his 11th RBI of the season.

The Royals produced nine hits and all three of their runs were driven by timely hitting in clutch situations.

Royals starter Alec Marsh seemed to be fueled by the run support. He pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings before departing with a right-forearm contusion.

He allowed two hits and now sports a 2.70 earned-run average.

The Blue Jays scored two runs in the middle innings. George Springer hit a solo home run and Ernie Clement registered an RBI groundout.

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