Kansas City Royals Stun Angels, 7-2
- Updated: June 17, 2017
After a great series with the New York Yankees, the Angels open a four-game weekend series with the Kansas City Royals. The first game goes to Kansas City, 7-2.
Los Angeles took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, on a run-scoring single to right, off the bat of Albert Pujols that scored Kole Calhoun.
The only other scoring play was in the sixth inning on a RBI single off the bat of Yunel Escobar, scoring Cameron Maybin.
Kansas City took the lead in the top of the second inning and added runs in the third, fourth and seventh innings to maintain their lead and to win this game.
Ricky Nolasco (L,2-8), took the loss even though completing sixth innings.
NEXT UP FOR THE ANGELS:
The Angels (35-35), will look for the equalizer in game two of the series. Jesse Chavez (5-6, 5.06 ERA) will start for the Angels. The Royals will send Ian Kennedy (0-6, 5.40 ERA) will be looking for his first win of the season.
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