Royals Spring Training Recap: February 25
SPRINGDALE, AR - The Kansas City Royals offense slugged 19 hits en route to a 16-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday in Surprise, AZ. Former Natural Mike Moustakas went 2-for-3 with two singles and two RBI. Max Ramirez hit a grand slam in a five-run fifth inning; the Royals also scored five runs in the first inning. 2012 Natural Chris Dwyer started the game and earned the win. Of Kansas City's 19 hits, five came from former Naturals. The Royals will travel to Goodyear, AZ to play the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday at 2:05 p.m.
Naturals at the Plate
Jarrod Dyson: 1-3, R
Irving Falu: 0-2
Eric Hosmer: 1-3, R, RBI
Mike Moustaskas: 2-3, R, 2 1B, 2RBI
Christian Colon: 1-2, RBI
Naturals on the Mound
Chris Dwyer: 1.2IP, 1H, 3R, 2ER, 3BB, 1 K (W)
Noel Arguelles: 2IP, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 1BB, 2K
Juan Gutierrez: 1IP, 1K
Sugar Ray Marimon: 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 0K
Naturals in Other Organizations
Clint Robinson (Pittsburgh Pirates): 0-1
Derrick Robinson (Cincinnati Reds): 1-2, 1B
Jeff Bianchi (Milwaukee Brewers): 2-3, 2 1B