Angels upend Royals 7-4
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Kendrys Morales made his first appearance in an Angels' lineup since May 2010 and had two hits in Los Angeles' 7-4 win over the Royals on Thursday.
Hitting right-handed, the switch-hitting Morales bounced a seeing-eye single off Royals left-hander Danny Duffy in the second inning. He then ran hard and slid safely into third on Bobby Abreu's double to left.
Morales added a sharp single to center field.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Angels starter Jered Weaver, the projected opening day starter, was hit hard for the second time in three outings. Weaver allowed nine hits and four runs in 4 2/3 innings.
Duffy, competing for a spot in the Royals' rotation, was also hit hard, giving up six runs and 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings.