The Kansas City Royals overpowered the Detroit Tigers 12-2 Saturday. The Royals hit 4 home runs, all by rookies. Nick Prado hit a solo home run in the 1st inning. Bobby Witt Jr hit a 3-run home run in the 3rd inning as he became the 5th player with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in his first season.
Kyle Isbel hit a grand slam in the 5th.
M J Melendez added a solo home run in the 6th inning.
Nate Eaton was 4 for 5 with 2 RBI.
Jonathan Heasley was the winning pitcher going 7 innings giving up 2 runs on 8 hits.
The Royals and Tigers play again Sunday. Max Castillo will be the starting pitcher for the Royals. The first pitch is set for 12:40 pm. Pregame coverage begins at 12 noon on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM.
