Royals right-hander Homer Bailey looked as sharp and efficient as he has all spring training, in what’s likely his final start before the regular season begins.
Bailey needed just 76 pitches to get through six innings and set the tone for a 15-3 Royals win over the San Francisco Giants split squad in front of an announced 7,191 at Surprise Stadium on Friday night.
“Me and (catcher) Martin (Maldonado) were kind of just on the same page, and I just kind of made some pitches here and there,” Bailey said. “Two walks, a hanging slider that got hit out, but for the most part I felt like we were pretty efficient, going through guys pretty quick.