This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks as Ryne Nelson Mows Down Royals in Dominant D-backs Win. The Arizona Diamondbacks snapped their losing streak on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Kansas City Royals by a score of 7-1. Ryne Nelson was excellent, and the D-backs' offense did its part.

Ryne Nelson retired the first 16 batters he faced, Randal Grichuk homered and the host Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Saturday.

Ryne Nelson retired the first 16 Kansas City batters and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Royals 7-1 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak.