In a ridiculously fast game at Kauffman Stadium, Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Pratto each had three hits as the Royals shut out Baltimore in a 3-0 victory.
This was the perfect storm for a rapid game: two starting pitchers that throw lots of strikes, two offenses that love to swing early in the count, and a pitch timer to keep things moving. Zack Greinke and Kyle Gibson went right after hitters and each got through a 1-2-3 first inning. The Royals threatened in the second when Pratto roped a two-out double down the right field line. Michael Massey blooped in a single, but Pratto was gunned down at the plate by an excellent throw from Kyle Stowers in left field.