The outfield drills on a backfield here were ending. It was almost time for lunch.
Royals outfielder Jorge Soler was the last player in line and first base coach Mitch Maier shouted from his spot on the infield that this ground ball was the last one he’d serve.
Soler got himself set, chased the hit down and aired a throw to third base. The ball spiked into the dirt near second base.
“One more!” Soler called out, no accent to be detected as he shook his head at himself.
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