The Kansas City Royals opened an inter-league series against the San Francisco Giants with a 3-1 win.

Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez both hit their first home runs of the season. Royals starter Brad Keller went 5 2/3 innings, giving up 1 run, and striking out 3. Scott Barlow pitched a scoreless ninth to earn the save.

Giants starter Alex Cobb picked up the loss despite pitching a quality start. Cobb went 7 innings, giving up 2 runs.

The Royals move to 2-6 with the win.

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Kansas City is back in action on Saturday against the Giants. The Royals will send Brady Singer to face Sean Manaea. Pregame is at 2:30, with first pitch at 3:05 p.m. on KMMO AM 1300.