Overview

• Michael Wacha delivered eight innings, allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts to anchor Kansas City’s pitching staff.
• Mike Yastrzemski launched a two-run home run in his first at-bat for the Royals after Thursday’s trade with the Giants.
• Bobby Witt Jr., Adam Frazier and Salvador Perez each added home runs in the 9-3 series opener at Rogers Centre.
• Friday’s victory lifted the Royals to a 38-38 record, the team’s first return to .500 since June 20.
• Left-hander Bailey Falter and rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert landed in Toronto on Friday night and could be activated as soon as Saturday to bolster the rotation.