Despite not having 10 of their regular players due to COVID-19 restrictions in Canada, the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3–1 in the opening game of their four-game series on Thursday night.
Kansas City relied on players from their Double and Triple A teams to help them to victory. In his first MLB game of his career, Nate Eaton hit a 416-foot home run.
Royals manager Mike Matheny was proud of his team in his post-game interview.
“One of the best wins of the year all things considered,” Matheny said.