The Royals took Game 1 against the Angels on Monday night after three long balls and a quality start from Kris Bubic. It’s the first time Kansas City has won on a Monday this season.
It didn’t take the Royals long to purchase land in Dongtown, USA. Following a lead-off single from Whit Merrifield in the top of the first, Andrew Benintendi belted a two-run shot to right-center off Noah Syndergaard to give Kansas City an early 2-0 lead. It was Benintendi’s third home run of the season.
Since his return from Triple-A Omaha, Kris Bubic had seemingly found his groove.