After slashing .085 in the majors, MJ Melendez was optioned to Triple-A. Now, with a hot streak in Omaha, he’s making a case for another shot in Kansas City.

The Royals (25-18) capitalized from there. Jonathan India and Vinnie Pasquantino recorded RBI singles. Then Bobby Witt Jr. provided the big hit with an RBI triple over Astros right-fielder Cam Smith.