Michael Wacha turned in another quality start and Salvador Perez drove in three runs as the Royals won the series opener against the Phillies 7-4 on Friday night.
Taijuan Walker has been disappointing since signing a four-year, $72 million deal with the Phillies last off-season. He continued his struggles tonight, beginning in the first inning. After Vinnie Pasquantino reached on an infield single, Salvador Perez doubled down the left-field line to score a speedy Pasquatch. Royals starter Michael Wacha found some trouble in the third, when Brandon Marsh singled to score J.T. Realmuto when Hunter Renfroe bobbled the ball.