SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino hit his first home run of the season leading off the fourth, Salvador Perez connected in the eighth for his first of 2023 and a key insurance run, and the Kansas City Royals spoiled San Francisco’s home opener by beating the Giants 3-1.
Nicky Lopez added an RBI single as the Royals backed right-hander Brad Keller in just the second win so far for Kansas City, which had lost three straight and went 1-6 at home to start the season.
Bench coach Paul Hoover is guiding the Royals with manager Matt Quatraro out after testing positive for COVID-19.
The Royals take on the Giants again Saturday afternoon with first pitch at 3:05. Coverage begins at 2:30 on KFEQ (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.