It took a two hour rain delay and a near 9th inning collapse, but thanks to Brad Keller’s arm and some of that tantalizing Royals speed, Kansas City hung on to defeat the White Sox 5-3 on Opening Day.
The Royals entered the 9th inning up 5-0 and were in control for most of the game but needed four pitchers to get three outs in a stressful 9th inning.
The first three innings weren’t nearly exciting. As both teams entered the 4th inning, neither had collected a hit and there had been just two base runners.