KANSAS CITY -- Add another intriguing candidate for a possible future rotation spot.
Royals right-hander Glenn Sparkman made his first big league start on Thursday night and he offered four serviceable innings, giving up four hits and two runs while striking out three in the 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium.
The finale was delayed 2 hours, 14 minutes by rain at the onset as the teams split the four-game series.
Sparkman regularly hit 96 mph on his fastball with an effective changeup.