Royals brave the cold and beat Yankees 5-2 in home opener
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Joey Gathright ignited the attack with two singles and three steals that led to two runs. Gordon also had two hits and scored twice. Mark Grudzielanek, Mark Teahen, Billy Butler and Ross Gload had two hits apiece.
The Royals got single runs in the first, second and fourth innings against Yankees starter Phil Hughes, 0-1, before Gload’s two-run single in the fifth against reliever Ross Ohlendorfclosed out the scoring.
Ron Mahay replaced Bannister to start the sixth and went 1 1/3 innings before departing with a runner on first in the seventh. Ramon Ramirez struck out Rodriguez — swinging this time — and retired Hideki Matsui on a pop to third.
It was just the fourth four-strikeout game of A-Rod’s distinguished career.
Leo Nuñez blew through a one-two-three eighth inning with two strikeouts before Soria worked a one-two-three ninth.
Hillman called it “a good day.”
Hard to argue.
Yankees at Royals
•WHEN/WHERE: 7:10 tonight at Kauffman Stadium
•TV/RADIO: FSNKC; KCSP (610 AM).
Video starsIt was opening day for stadium workers operating the new $8.3 million Crown Vision scoreboard, which wowed fans — and players. | D4
Bullpen bonus
The Royals’ relievers save the day again, throwing four scoreless innings, capped by Joakim Soria, who gets his fourth save in four tries. | D4
Speed kills
Center fielder Joey Gathright gives the Royals’ offense a boost, tying a career high with three stolen bases. | D5
More like K-Rod
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez strikes out four times, including three times looking against Royals starter Brian Bannister. | D5
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To reach Bob Dutton, Royals reporter for The Star, call 816-234-4352 or send e-mail to bdutton@kcstar.com
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