Royals Spring Training Recap: February 22
Smith Pitches Two Scoreless Innings in Cactus League Opener
SPRINGDALE, AR - The Kansas City Royals opened their 2013 Cactus League schedule this afternoon with a 5-5 tie against the Texas Rangers. Former Natural Will Smith got the start and pitched two scoreless innings, and 2009 Naturals outfielder David Lough was two-for-three with an RBI. The Royals and Rangers will play again Saturday at 2:05 p.m. in Surprise, AZ.
Naturals at the Plate
Alex Gordon: 1-2, 1B, RBI, R
Eric Hosmer: RBI
Salvador Perez: 1-3, 1B
Mike Moustaskas: 1-2
Anthony Seratelli: 1-1
Johnny Giavotella: R
Naturals on the Mound
Will Smith: 2 IP, 1K
Yordano Ventura: 1.2 innings pitched, 3H, 2ER, 1K
Blaine Hardy: 0.1 IP
Justin Marks: 1IP, 1K
Sugar Ray Marimon: 1IP, 1R
Michael Mariot: 1IP, 1K