VIDEO: Alex Gordon lifts Royals over Twins with walkoff homer

Alex Gordon helped the Kansas City Royals augment their division lead in dramatic fashion Tuesday night, blasting a two-run, walkoff homer off closer Glen Perkins to secure a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium.

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Twins starter Ricky Nolasco blanked the Royals over seven strong innings before yielding to reliever Jared Burton, who helped preserve his team's 1-0 lead heading into the game's final frame.

Perkins, however, immediately found himself in trouble as he surrendered a single to shortstop Alcides Escobar, bringing Gordon to the plate with nobody out. The two-time All-Star promptly deposited an inside slider beyond the wall in right field to secure his team's 18th victory in 24 games this month.