Royals' Nelson Velazquez looks to continue hot streak vs. Mariners

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Judging by what they saw after acquiring Nelson Velazquez at the trade deadline last year, the Kansas City Royals expected big things from the outfielder this season.

It hasn't quite worked out that way, but the 25-year-old is starting to show signs of breaking out of a season-long slump.

Velazquez hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning Tuesday as the Royals rallied for