The Royals have been playing more than their share of close games with 60 of their first 108 games decided by one or two runs. That was not the case Monday night. Jeremy Guthrie pitched a four-hitter and Eric Hosmer drove in a career-high five runs to help the Royals rout the Minnesota Twins 13-0 on Monday night. The Royals, who have won 12 of their past 13 games, scored a season-high 13 runs. "Quite frankly tonight was probably the least stressful game that weve played all year long," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "It was literally a stress-free game. It was a combination of good pitching, solid defence and great hitting. Jeremy made it look easy. Six runs in the second was huge. Thats a big cushion right there." Guthrie (12-7) won his fourth straight start to log his 12th victory, which is a career high. It was his second career shutout and he lowered his earned run average to 3.94. The right-hander retired the final 13 batters, did not allow a Twins runner to reach third base and only two touched second base. He struck out seven and walked one. "Unfortunately Ive had big leads and have not pitched as well," Guthrie said. "So I probably stayed focused. Runs can really pile up in a hurry, so even with a 6-to-nothing lead, I felt though I was pitching with a two- or three-run lead, trying to avoid a leadoff hit and a drive because this team the guys can drive it. Theyve got some hitters throughout that can do damage if you lose focus." The Royals sent 11 men to the plate in a six-run second inning, which was highlighted by Mike Moustakas and Hosmer stroking two-run singles. Moustakas collected two hits in the inning. "They both feel very, very confident when the walk to the plate now," Yost said. "Its evident when you see them up there. Theyre stepping into the box with a lot of confidence. They feel good about themselves. Both of those kids have worked very hard to get back to where theyre at right now. "Moose is up to .234 from .175 two months ago. Thats a big climb back. Im happy to see it for him." The inning, also, included Lorenzo Cain walking with the bases loaded and a Billy Butler run-producing single. Hosmer hit his 12th home run, 11 of them after June 13, in the sixth with Jarrod Dyson and Cain aboard. Moustakas, who had two hits in the second inning, went 4-for-5, matching his career high for hits. "I dont think we need to spend a lot of time talking about this one," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. Kevin Correia (7-8) was pulled after two innings and 16 batters faced, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks. Correia has been rocked lately, not lasting more than two innings in two of his past three starts. He has given up 14 runs and 24 hits in just 9 2-3 innings. It got so bad that infielder Jamey Carroll pitched the eighth for the Twins, his first career big league outing on the mound. He retired the Royals in order. "I got out pitched by a 38-year-old (actually 39) middle infielder," Correia said. "Thats never good. I was just not able to get anybody out. I dont think Ive every started a game where a position player pitched. I just didnt have good command of my stuff tonight. I didnt really have it, my location. They were swinging early and jumped on some first-pitch strikes. You can always figure it out but it just didnt happen tonight." Notes: Royals 2B Miguel Tejada went 0-for-3 with a walk to snap his season-high eight-game hitting streak. ... Royals OF David Lough was held of the lineup with soreness in his left quadriceps after leaving the game Sunday with the injury. ... 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Campbell was not flagged for the hit and the Panthers settled for a short field goal rather than an automatic first down.Newton said after the game, I could have torn my ACL.I would like to see our quarterback get those calls, a calm, but stern Rivera said Monday.Newton said Sunday that officials arent doing enough to protect him and he doesnt feel safe on the field, which is taking the fun out of the game for him.Rivera stood behind his quarterback on Monday, saying Newtons comments are correct and he supports him 100 percent.Rivera reiterated what he said in September after his QB took four helmet-to-helmet hits in a loss to the Denver Broncos -- that Newton doesnt get the calls because of his 6-foot-5, 245-pound frame.When (smaller quarterbacks) get hit, they roll around on the ground. When he gets hit, he absorbs them -- and it doesnt look as bad, Rivera said. ... Its about making sure he is getting the equal treatment he deserves as a quarterback in the pocket.Rivera was criticized for not being more vocal on the sideline and during postgame press conferences about the hits Newton has absorbed.Former NFL coach Tony Dungy said on NBCs Football Night in America on Sunday that Cam should not have to be the one saying this. His head coach, his owner and everybody in the organization should be saying this.Rivera said he doesnt get upset on the sideline because he knows game officials have a difficult job to do and he appreciates meaningful conversations rather than engaging in a shouting match.But Rivera said he has been constantly working behind the scenes with the NFL and the Players Association oon resolving the issue.dddddddddddd. He and general manager Dave Gettleman had another conversation with the league office on Monday morning.This is something I work on every week, quite frankly, Rivera said. I dont talk about it because its between me and the league and this team. This is something that has become public because of Cams statements.Rivera suggested the NFL needs to add an eighth referee to help monitor hits on the quarterback. He said using replay would be a good option for reviewing questionable hits.That is something hes expected to raise in the NFL competition committee meeting next spring. In the meantime, Rivera said hes confident the league and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will do everything they can to protect Newton this season.The league is looking into these things -- and not just for Cam but for all quarterbacks, Rivera said.Newton suggested after the game that he would like to talk personally to Goodell about his concerns.That could happen.The commissioner often speaks to current and former players throughout the year, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in an email.Newtons comments were a hot topic on sports TV shows.ESPN football analyst and former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb said Monday that he agrees wholeheartedly with Newtons comments.I have been in that situation, McNabb said Monday on ESPN. When you are behind the line of scrimmage, you are a passer. When I am looking to throw the ball down the field and I get ear-holed or if I get hit low, the referee has to throw the flag. 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