Preview: Daniel Lynch toes the slab, Olivares is wowing, starting lineups vs. Reds (ST GAME 5)

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Kansas City (4-0-1) is coming off of another spring training victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday afternoon.

Zack Greinke debuted with the 2022 Royals on Wednesday's 8-4 victory. Greinke had a quick three innings with two hits, a run and a walk. 

Greinke was pleased with his performance according to MLB.com. "The day was better than expected," Greinke said. "The results were pretty good. The results were ideal. The fastball was coming out pretty good. The location (of the pitches) was close enough to make me happy. The biggest issue is comfort level with runners on base."

Royals manager Mike Matheny went on 610 Sports KCSP on Wednesday morning and didn't list Greinke as the opening day starter. He was quick to deny any rumors that Greinke was going to be the opening day starter against Cleveland on April 7th.

Edward Olivares has continued to be the star of Royals camp. Olivares has hit .700 in camp and has an OPS of 2.300. Olivares is coming off of another stellar game, hitting 2-3 with two solo homeruns in Wednesday's contest.

Brad Keller earned the win on Wednesday. Keller went three innings, giving up three hits and striking out three batters. Keller is coming off of the worst season in his career with an 8-12 record, 5.39 ERA and a WHIP of 1.661.

Lengthy southpaw Daniel Lynch will be on the hill for the Royals on Thursday making his 2022 spring training debut. The 25-year old spent some time in the big leagues last year. Lynch had a 4-6 record, 5.69 ERA and had a WHIP of 1.632. 

KANSAS CITY STARTING LINEUP:

1. Whit Merrifield (R) RF

2. Bobby Witt Jr. (R) 3B

3. Salvador Perez (R) DH

4. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF

5. Carlos Santana (S) 1B

6. Adalberto Mondesi (S) SS

7. MJ Melendez (L) C

8. Michael A. Taylor (R) CF

9. Nicky Lopez (L) 2B

LHP Daniel Lynch


GAME DETAILS:

3:15 PM CT First Pitch

KC Radio: KWOD1660

CIN Radio: WSAI

Photo: Isaac Deer


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