Photos: Royals play intrasquad game in empty Kauffman Stadium
By Jill Toyoshiba
Shortstop Adalberto Mondesi participated in an intrasquad game at the Kansas City Royals spring training 2.0 at Kauffman Stadium Monday, July 7, 2020.
Jill Toyoshiba
jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Tuesday was a day of firsts at Kauffman Stadium.
It was the first time the Kansas City Royals played an intrasquad game since the start of spring training 2.0.
It was the first time manager Mike Matheny managed his team in a game at Kauffman Stadium.
For Royals chairman and CEO John Sherman, it was the first time he saw his team take the field in a game at Kauffman since he became owner last November.
Granted, they were minor firsts since it was only a practice game, but there is a first time for everything. In this pandemic-shortened season, every small step means there is a chance teams and fans will actually be able to enjoy something akin to baseball season.
Here are some photos from Tuesday’s practice game.
Manager Mike Matheny, left, and infielder Humberto Arteaga head off the field during an intrasquad game at the Kansas City Royals spring training 2.0 at Kauffman Stadium Monday, July 7, 2020. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Humberto Arteaga tags shortstop and 2019 top draft pick Bobby Witt Jr. at second base during an intrasquad game at the Kansas City Royals spring training 2.0 at Kauffman Stadium Monday, July 7, 2020. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Tim Hill pitches during an intrasquad game at the Kansas City Royals spring training 2.0 at Kauffman Stadium Monday, July 7, 2020. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Royals general manager Dayton Moore, left, and owner John Sherman watched an intrasquad game during the Kansas City Royals spring training 2.0 at Kauffman Stadium Monday, July 7, 2020. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Trevor Rosenthal pitched during an intrasquad game at the Kansas City Royals spring training 2.0 at Kauffman Stadium Monday, July 7, 2020. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Infielder Nicky Lopez, left, gets to second base during an intrasquad game at the Kansas City Royals spring training 2.0 at Kauffman Stadium Monday, July 7, 2020. Shortstop Adalberto Mondesi waits for the ball. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
This story was originally published July 7, 2020 at 8:16 PM.
