The Royals wore the sole out of the Angels' Matt Shoemaker, exploding through the seams for a six-run second on their way to a 9-4 victory Saturday night.
Through the first inning and a half, it looked like it might be a long night for the Royals. Johnny Cueto yielded five hits, including an Albert Pujols home run that gave Los Angeles an early lead.
The Royals hitters, embiggened by Mike Sweeney's effervescence following his induction into the Royals Hall of Fame, took to the second inning with a flame that sparks the fire.