Jonny Venters gets first win since 2012 as Tampa Bay Rays beat Kansas City Royals

Joey Wendle's go-ahead hit in the ninth inning gave Jonny Venters another first in his remarkable major league return. Wendle drove in the winning run to get Venters his first victory since 2012, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night. Venters (1-0) got two outs for his first victory since Sept. 27, 2012 while with Atlanta against the Mets. The left-hander had been out since 2012 due to four major elbow surgeries, including three Tommy John operations, before returning to the majors this season.