<hr class="infobox-hr-separator" /> <div class="infobox"> <strong><span class="infobox-head">GAME SUMMARY </span></strong><br /> The Royals unleashed a 15-hit attack Thursday night and beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3 at Surprise Stadium.</p><p>John Buck drove in three runs, while David DeJesus, Alex Gordon and Damon Hollins each contributed two hits to a balanced attack.</p><p>Right-hander Brett Tomko made his fourth spring start and allowed two earned runs and five hits in four innings. He struck out three and walked one.</p><p>&#8220;My intention is to be that guy (in the rotation),&#8221; he said. &#8220;That&#8217;s their decision, but I&#8217;ve got five pitches right now and feel I&#8217;ve got command of all of them.&#8221;</p><p>Hideo Nomo worked two impressive innings in his first outing since learning he is no longer a rotation candidate. He retired six straight hitters, including three on strikeouts.</p><p>&#8220;He did a real nice job,&#8221; manager Trey Hillman said. &#8220;The thing that&#8217;s so intriguing is he&#8217;s commanding his fastball. He&#8217;s up to 88 (mph), and he&#8217;s working at 86.&#8221;</p><p><strong><span class="infobox-head">ARMS RACE </span></strong><br /> Hillman indicated the Royals could decide on their No. 4 and No. 5 starters by Monday. Club officials are planning a series of meetings over the next few days. </p><p>The current favorites are John Bale at No. 4 and Tomko at No. 5, but either or both could still shift to the bullpen. The other rotation candidates are Luke Hochevar, Kyle Davies and Jorge De La Rosa.</p><p><strong><span class="infobox-head">REGULAR GUYS </span></strong><br /> Outfielder Joey Gathright left the game in the ninth inning as a precaution because of tightness in his hamstring.</p><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s not a pull,&#8221; Hillman said, &#8220;but I didn&#8217;t like the way he was moving around. I just wanted to get him out of there.&#8221;</p><p><strong><span class="infobox-head">MOVES AND DEALS </span></strong><br /> Reports in Cincinnati indicate the Reds expect to get minor-league pitcher Blake Johnson as the player to be determined in return for right-hander Brad Salmon. The Royals obtained Salmon on Wednesday.</p><p><strong><span class="infobox-head">INJURY UPDATES </span></strong><br /> Plans call for second baseman Mark Grudzielanek and catcher Miguel Olivo to test their recovery from muscle strains today in a minor-league game.</p><p>.Outfielder Jose Guillen went one for three with an RBI single in returning to the lineup after missing six games because of the flu.</p><p></div> <hr class="infobox-hr-separator" /> <div class="infobox"> Royals (RHP Gil Meche) vs. Mariners (LHP Erik Bedard), at 3:05 p.m. Central time in Peoria, Ariz.</p><p></div>