John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (44) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Ariz.
John Leyba, The Denver PostKansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) slides at home plate for a score as Colorado Rockies catcher Tom Murphy (23) can't hang on to ta throw from Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) during the fourth inning at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies relief pitcher Rayan Gonzalez (64) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Ariz.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) chats with Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) during the first inning of their game at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) walks back to the dugout after the firs tinning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Chris Denorfia (15) lines to left field during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (54) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) tries to distract Kansas City Royals second baseman Raul Mondesi (27) during a double play in the third inning at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) singles on a ground ball to left field during the third inning agains the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (71) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) is tagged out at second by Kansas City Royals second baseman Raul Mondesi (27) in the fifth inning at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Zach Jemiola (60) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) signs autographs before their game against Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona.
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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (44) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Ariz.
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The Colorado Rockies lost to the Kansas City Royals, 3-1, at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2017 in Surprise, Ariz.















