White Sox Top Royals, 7-6
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Ian Kennedy pitched two innings in his debut with the Kansas City Royals, who have lost four in a row to begin spring training after falling 7-6 to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
Kennedy, who signed a $70 million, five-year contract with the World Series champions over the winter, allowed one run and four hits while striking out three.
Adam Eaton went 3-for-3 with a home run, double and two RBIs for the White Sox. Avisail Garcia also drove in two runs, and Tyler Saladino homered off Ross Ohlendorf with Rob Brantly aboard in the sixth.
Eric Hosmer had two sacrifice flies for the Royals, while Alcides Escobar doubled and scored two runs.
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