Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Mike Moustakas hit his first career grand slam
and drove in a total of five runs, helping the Kansas City Royals dominate the
Toronto Blue Jays, 11-3, in the opener of a four-game series.
Salvador Perez added a two-run homer and two runs scored for the Royals, who
snapped a three-game skid. Yuniesky Betancourt had two RBI and two runs
scored.
Everett Teaford (1-1) allowed three runs on five hits over seven innings to
pick up his first win of the season. He struck out two and walked two.
Colby Rasmus and Jose Bautista hit solo homers for the Blue Jays, who have
lost five of seven.
Ricky Romero (8-3), who came into the game with a 5-0 mark at home, gave up
eight runs on 11 hits over six-plus frames. He struck out four and walked
three.
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