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The Kansas City Royals edged the Colorado Rockies 6–5 on March 21 at Surprise Stadium in a spring training matchup marked by defensive sloppiness and modest offensive production. The Royals scraped together 10 hits and 5 RBIs while striking out 6 times, posting a .762 OPS despite a modest .250 batting average. Colorado countered with 11 hits and a superior .838 OPS, yet managed only 3 RBIs and struck out 10 times, leaving runners stranded in crucial situations. Kansas City's pitching staff fanned 10 batters but surrendered 11 hits and 4 earned runs across an ERA of 6.27, while the Rockies' pitchers recorded just 6 strikeouts against a 6.49 ERA. Both teams committed multiple errors—Kansas City 3 and Colorado unspecified—underscoring the typical spring training sloppiness. The Royals' defensive miscues nearly cost them the game, yet they managed to hold on for a one-run victory despite being outhit. Both clubs will look to tighten up their defense and improve run production as the regular season approaches.