For the second Wednesday in a row, the Kansas City Royals will do battle with the Seattle Mariners in an exhibition that will live in the hearts and minds of the people of Grass Creek. The Royals prevailed in the first round and will look to do the same this afternoon in Peoria.
Ross Stripling will be Kansas City’s first pitcher as he looks to earn a roster spot after joining the squad on a minor league deal a few weeks ago. He’ll need to turn things around quickly as he has been shelled in his Spring Training action thus far, surrendering three homers and striking out just one batter in four innings of work.