This was one of those spring games that just got out of hand. The Angels broke a 2-2 tie with two runs in the bottom of the sixth and then things calmed down until a wild ninth inning. The Royals scored four to take a two run lead then in the bottom of the ninth, the Angels answered for three to walk away with a 7-6 win.
Brian Bannister threw two solid innings before yielding to Joakim Soria, who was just as good with two perfect innings. Ray and Bale were both roughed up for two runs a piece and then Wayne Franklin was the guy who got roughed up for three runs in the ninth.
On the hitting side, Alex Gordon walked, struck out and scored a run. Billy Butler drove in two runs and Shane Costa had two hits, a run and an RBI.
Tomorrow, the Royals will square up against the Rangers at 3:05.