Surprise, AZ (Sports Network) - Brandon Wood hit a two-run homer, Brett Hayes
launched a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics,
8-2, in Cactus League action.
Alcides Escobar had two hits and scored a run for the Royals, while Bruce Chen
tossed three solid innings. The veteran lefthander gave up just two hits,
including a two-out, second-inning single by John Jaso that plated Hiroyuki
Nakajima, who had doubled.
Oakland starter Bartolo Colon was tagged for five runs and seven hits in two
innings.
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