ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- A 12-inning game proved chaotic for the pitching staffs of the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
The teams used a combined 15 pitchers, with all but one available reliever appearing.
The impact will spill over to the Wednesday contest as the Royals and Rays hope their starting pitchers can provide lengthy outings.
Before Mike Moustakas hit a one-out home run in the 12th inning to give Kansas City a 7-6 win, the teams already called up minor-leaguers to help overworked bullpens.
Jake Junis, promoted before the game, got the win for the Royals in his second major league appearance.