Reds @ Royals · Mar 7, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sat, Mar 7, 2026

Surprise Stadium Spring Training

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6 Kansas City Royals Royals

Away starter

Nick Lodolo

Home starter

Kris Bubic

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Game Stories'Everything is about winning': Vazquez looking to build on strong 20253 clips

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'Everything is about winning': Vazquez looking to build on strong 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Shortstop Daniel Vazquez arrived at his first Major League camp this spring carrying momentum from a breakout season in the Arizona Fall League. Playing for the Surprise Saguaros, Vazquez finished third in the AFL with 21 RBIs while posting a .329/.459/.468 slash line and swiping 11 bases

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Christian Encarnacion-Strand's RBI double00:00:15

Christian Encarnacion-Strand drives an RBI double into left field and brings home Spencer Steer to tie the game at one

Kris Bubic strikes out three00:00:27

Kris Bubic tallies three strikeouts in three innings of work against the Reds

Quatraro, Bubic on Bubic's outing and recovery00:01:27

Royals manager Matt Quatraro and pitcher Kris Bubic discuss Kris Bubic's outing and recovery after his cactus league start against the Reds

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