TORONTO —Rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had two hits, including a home run, as the youth-infused Kansas City Royals opened up their series north of the border with a revamped roster and a victory despite a large chunk of their regular lineup left back in the United States.
The Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 Thursday night in the first game of a four-game series in front of an announced 24,426 at the Rogers Centre.
Edward Olivares had three hits. Nicky Lopez had a double in a two-hit performance. Rookie Vinnie Pasquantino also had two hits, while Nate Eaton homered in his major-league debut.
