Official Site of the Royals · Apr 4, 2016
Royals extend reign with opener win vs. Mets
KANSAS CITY -- Edinson Volquez gave up two hits over six shutout innings and the reigning World Series champion Royals held off the Mets, 4-3, on Sunday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Kauffman Stadium in the season opener for both teams.
It was the first time in history two World Series teams faced off in the following season's opener. And it was a rematch of the Game 5 matchup between Volquez and Mets right-hander Matt Harvey, who lasted 5 2/3 innings and gave up eight hits and four runs (three earned).