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Return of the Kings: Greinke and Olivares shine in 3-1 win over Oakland

Zack Greinke and Edward Olivares were the stars of the show in the their first appearances since coming off the Injured List as the Royals topped the Athletics in the series opener 3-1 on Friday night.

Greinke, who had missed nearly a month with a flexor strain, tossed six innings, allowing just three hits and one run with four strikeouts and no walks. He retired the first nine hitters he faced and threw a first-pitch strike to 17 of the 21 batters he faced.

Edward Olivares, who missed over a month with a quad injury, provided all the offense he would need.