The Atlanta Braves powered past the Kansas City Royals 10-3 Friday night.
The Braves hit 5 home runs accounting for 7 runs. Atlanta scored 4 runs in the 1st inning and never trailed.
The Royals were led by Bobby Witt Jr who was 3 for 4 at the plate. MJ Melendez scored two of the Royals runs.
The Royals and Braves are scheduled to play again Saturday afternoon with the first pitch at 3:10 pm. Coverage on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM begins at 2:30 pm.
The Royals made a roster move yesterday they recalled right-handed pitcher Josh Staumont from Triple-A Omaha
Staumont takes the bullpen spot vacated by Dylan Coleman, who was optioned to Omaha on April 13. Through four scoreless appearances at Omaha, Staumont had seven strikeouts and only one walk over four scoreless innings.
