Royals infielder Danny Valencia came to life Wednesday, recording his first three-hit game of the season in an 8-0 win over the Padres.
Valencia went 3 for 5 in the game, with an RBI single in the first. He also added a double later, and also scored once in the win.
Valencia is hitting .273/.294/.394 in 10 appearances as a part-time player this season.