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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals followed up an improbable comeback with an even more unlikely win. Their rally against the White Sox on Sunday began in the fifth inning, when substitute catcher George Kottaras and light-hitting outfielder Jarrod Dyson cracked the first back-to-back homers for the offensively challenged Royals all season. The win happened after the White Sox had pulled back ahead, and included a couple timely hits against their ace reliever and a pair of errors that resulted in a three-run eighth inning. The result was a 7-6 victory that allowed the Royals to avoid a three-game sweep. "It was huge. I mean, we were on a four-game skid," said the Royals David Lough, who scored one of tying run. "For us to pull out that victory later in the game shows our resiliency." The White Sox had pulled ahead on a two-run double by Gordon Beckham in the seventh inning, and then brought in Jesse Crain for the eighth. He hadnt allowed a run in 29 straight innings, but gave up consecutive singles to Mike Moustakas and Lough to start the inning. Crain (2-2) committed the first error when he couldnt field a sacrifice bunt by Elliot Johnson, loading the bases with nobody out. Crain managed to strike out Kottaras and Dyson to breathe easier, but then walked Alex Gordon to get Kansas City within a run. The more costly error came moments later, when Alcides Escobar slapped a grounder toward shortstop that Alexei Ramirez allowed into left field to bring in the go-ahead runs. "We have a habit of coming from behind to win baseball games and today was more of the same," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "Any win like that, especially this time of the year, is huge." Luke Hochevar (1-1) struck out two in a scoreless innings of relief for Kansas City, while Greg Holland pitched a perfect ninth for his 16th save in 18 chances. "Its big anytime you get a win and especially coming from behind," Hochever said. "Thats always a big pick-me-up for the club." Adam Dunn homered and drove in four runs to lead the White Sox, who were trying for their first road sweep since last September. "Its a tough way to lose a game," Crain said. "We had a chance to sweep the series, which we needed. We just have to look forward to the next game." Royals starter James Shields and White Sox counterpart Dylan Axelrod both endured rough afternoons, though they surely saw an exciting show once they left the game. Shields threw six straight balls to start the game and things never got a whole lot better, his leadoff walk to Alejandro De Aza and a single later in the first inning turning into two quick runs when Dunn rapped a single off the glove of Eric Hosmer at first base. The Royals ace then plunked Alex Rios in the back in the third inning, and Dunn made Shields pay again for his erratic ways with his no-doubt, two-run shot to centre field. It was the 20th homer for the hot-hitting Dunn, who trails only the Orioles Chris Davis and Blue Jays Edwin Encarnacion for the most in the American League. Shields wound up putting the leadoff batter on base in four of his five innings, and needed 97 pitches just to last that long. He departed without finishing six innings for the first time since last July 15 against Boston, a span of 30 consecutive starts. The former All-Star hasnt won in his last 10 outings. "I guess I have to start another 29-game streak now," he said. "Ive been pitching my butt off all season. I dont really care (about wins) as long as we win the game." The Royals started moving in that direction in the bottom of the third inning on Gordons RBI single, and then pulled even against Axelrod during a three-run fifth inning. The first two came on their back-to-back home runs -- the 26th career homer for Kottaras, who was giving Salvador Perez the day off behind the plate, and just the third career shot for Dyson, who was making his first start since returning from the disabled list on Saturday. "I put the barrel on the ball and it took off," Dyson said. Escobar kept the rally alive with a double, and Billy Butlers two-out single through the left side of the infield tied the game 4-all and knocked Axelrod from the game. Beckhams double off Kelvin Herrera in the seventh inning pushed the White Sox back in front, but a bullpen -- and a reliever -- that has been stingy all month finally let them down. "Hes semi-human," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "You know eventually theres going to be a time or two when hes going to give up a run or two. Its just tough that its today." NOTES: Kottaras threw out two runners on pitch outs. ... 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Lorenzo made a great pass and trusted me to knock it down. Ive seen a lot of games like that as a fan -- it comes down to the wire where a Utah player hits a big shot.Kyle Kuzma had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Utes (6-1), who ended the game on a 12-2 run. Bonam and Rawson each contributed 14 points.Isaac Neilson had career-highs of 28 points and 15 rebounds for Utah Valley (5-3). Jordan Poydras, who had four 3-pointers, added 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting.Our guards did a wonderful job at getting to the gap and I found myself open and getting the ball at the right time, Neilson said. All I really have to do is focus on catching the ball and putting it in the hoop.Conner Toolson made a 3-pointer after a Nielson offensive rebound and Brandon Randolph made a shot in the lane to give Utah Valley a 78-75 lead with 2:04 to play.The Utes, who have been a poor 3-point shooting team (29 percent on the season), made 10 of 22 long-range attempts.The Wolverines typically launch more than 30 3-point shots a game and were pressured off the line by the Utes, but often found lanes to drive and kick to Neilson for layups. Utah transfer Kenneth Ogbe and Toolson are UVUs leading scorers butt combined for just eight points in the game.ddddddddddddIn a scheduling anomaly, Utah Valley is the only in-state opponent for Utah this season. Last year, Coach Larry Krystkowiak bought out the Utes previously scheduled visit to BYU.The Wolverines led early in the game but the Utes scored 12 points off first-half turnovers and held a 41-36 edge at intermission.BIG PICTUREUtah: Next week the Utes hope to have transfers David Collette and Sedrick Barefield, who are expected major contributors, eligible to play. Besides their lone loss to then No. 18 Butler and their looming matchup with No. 13 Xavier, the Utes have feasted on lower-level competition at home. The games, which were mostly blowouts, have given the young roster a chance to gel and gain experience.Utah Valley: The Wolverines, who beat BYU 114-101, were close to another major in-state upset before the late fade. UVU shot 49 percent and had 19 assists, and seem primed for a stellar season in the Western Athletic Conference.QUOTABLEWhen Parker took that 3, I had a weird vision -- because I knew the kid grew up in Salt Lake and watching the Utes all his life with his grandpa -- and I thought, `Man, hes due. And as the ball is in the air, I just flashed back to all the times he probably watched other players years ago do those same things and it was pretty neat seeing it go in. He earned it, Krystkowiak said.STAT OF THE NIGHTUtah shot 12 of 13 from the line in the second half, including eight straight from Zamora. The junior made four in the final moments.UP NEXTUtah will play its first road game of the season on Saturday against No. 13 Xavier on national television.On Saturday, the Wolverines continue their local battles as they host Utah State. ' ' '