On a blustery day in the Cactus League, the Royals scored six times in the first inning and beat the Dodgers 14-8 at Camelback Ranch. It was their 10th win in 21 spring games.
The game
With the wind working in their favor, the Royals chased Dodgers starter Rich Hill out of the game with one out in the first inning. Alex Gordon, who struck out in his first at-bat, was the only hitter Hill retired before Hill gave up six consecutive hits, including an opposite-field home run to Royals first baseman Ryan O’Hearn.
The Royals sent 12 hitters to the plate in the inning and scored six runs and then did not relinquish the lead.