Freddy Fermin called out on strikes. John Rave walks. Adam Frazier pinch-hitting for Tyler Tolbert. Adam Frazier walks. Jonathan India flies out to deep left field to Kyle Stowers.

Off to the fifth, Freddy Fermin would reach and get to second base on a throwing error, leading off. Kyle Isbel laid down a great bunt single, and India would smash an opposite field 2 run double.

Ashcraft then got left fielder Nick Loftin to line out, but allowed a double to Royals catcher Freddy Fermin. Kyle Isbel came on as a pinch-hitter, but Ashcraft shut him down with a great curveball.

The Royals doubled their lead in the fifth inning on a rally that began with shortstop Otto Lopez's throwing error on a routine grounder by Freddy Fermin.

He carried a perfect game into the sixth inning before catcher Freddy Fermin hit a one-out, line-drive single to center. Nelson left after allowing one run on four hits in seven innings.

While Witt leads the group, he’s supported by a promising young group on offense that includes infielders Vinnie Pasquantino, Michael Massey, Freddy Fermin, and others.

Kansas City rosters some high-quality homegrown international free agents, such as catchers Salvador Perez and Freddy Fermin, and infielder Maikel Garcia.

Royals second. Salvador Perez homers to center field. Jac Caglianone called out on strikes. Nick Loftin pops out to Jared Triolo. Freddy Fermin flies out to right field to Bryan Reynolds.

Royals second. Salvador Perez homers to center field. Jac Caglianone called out on strikes. Nick Loftin pops out to Jared Triolo. Freddy Fermin flies out to right field to Bryan Reynolds.

Royals second. Salvador Perez homers to center field. Jac Caglianone called out on strikes. Nick Loftin pops out to Jared Triolo. Freddy Fermin flies out to right field to Bryan Reynolds.