Apr 06, 2023

Manoah, Blue Jays blank Royals 3-0, Guerrero hits first HR

Posted Apr 06, 2023 2:22 AM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alek Manoah allowed one hit over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first homer of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0.

Manoah (1-0) held the Royals hitless until Jackie Bradley Jr. singled with one out in the fifth. Despite struggling to locate his off-speed pitches for strikes, Manoah struck out five with four walks.

Guerrero and Daulton Varsho had three hits apiece. Zack Greinke (0-2) worked ahead of batters all night, throwing first-pitch strikes to 20-of-25 hitters.

The Royals face the Blue Jays again Thursday afternoon with first pitch at 1:10 on KFEQ (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.