Jason Vargas surrendered one run and four hits in six innings against the Royals on Thursday to win for the first time since Aug. 10. It was just the second victory since the All-Star break for the left-hander, who has seen his ERA climb from 3.49 to 4.49 in the second half. He recorded three shutouts and four complete games in the first half, but he hasn't gone more than seven innings in a start since.