Spring begins this week and, ironically, that’s an indication that spring training is nearing an end.
That means the start of the regular season is right around the corner, of course, and Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller said he is on track to make his first opening-day start.
That showed in his performance in Sunday’s 7-2 loss to the Giants. Keller allowed one run on five hits with three strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings. He was pitching on short rest because the Royals don’t play Monday.
“I feel really good,” Keller said. “Going on short rest this time, I get six days next time.