Edward Olivares hit 2 home runs to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 win over the Oakland A’s Friday night.
Zack Greinke in his return earned his first win of the season going 6 innings, giving up 1 run on 3 hits with 4 strikeouts and no walks.
Scott Barlow earned his 9th save.
Royals and A’s play again Saturday afternoon. Brad Keller will be the starting pitcher with the first pitch set for 3:10 pm.
The Royals announced Friday that Salvador Perez had successful thumb surgery to repair a ligament on his left thumb after the catcher reaggravated the injury earlier this week. Perez is expected to return to play this season.
Perez was placed on the 10-day injured list, and the Royals reinstated outfielder Edward Olivares from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha.
Perez was placed on the 10-day injured list, and the Royals reinstated outfielder Edward Olivares from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha.
Rookie catcher MJ Melendez will figure to be the primary backstop in Perez’s absence, with Cam Gallagher as the backup.
