KANSAS CITY -- The Angels recouped their leadoff hitter on Thursday, as second baseman Ian Kinsler was activated off the 10-day disabled list ahead of the club's series opener against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. He made an immediate impact.
Facing Royals right-hander Ian Kennedy, Kinsler hit the second pitch of the game out to left field. It was his first home run for the Angels.
Kinsler appeared in only one game this season before sustaining a left adductor strain. Infielder Ryan Schimpf was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake to clear a roster spot for Kinsler.