The Kansas City Royals finished the Cactus League season with a walk-off win as Bubba Starling slid into home for the game-ending run to springboard the Royals into the regular season.
The Royals closed out spring training with a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Gabriel Cancel’s ninth-inning RBI double.
Brady Singer largely handcuffed Indians hitters on his way to throwing five scoreless innings. He allowed just two hits, including one infield single, and one walk. He struck out five within the first four innings. Hunter Dozier and Ryan O’Hearn hit their fifth homers of the spring. Carlos Santana also homered, while Salvador Perez and Jorge Soler smacked doubles.
Brad Keller will get the start for KC Thursday in the Royals season opener at home against the Texas Rangers, 3:10 first pitch at Kauffman Stadium.