Marlins lose rubber match to Royals, 5-2

Francoeur gets hit in Fish debut

New Marlins addition Jeff Francoeur reaches first base in his Marlins debut in Thursday's loss.

MIAMI ā€“ The Marlins lost the series finale to the Royals, 5-2, Thursday night as the defending World Series Champs took two of three in Miami.

Alcides Escobar homered and drove in two runs for Kansas City.

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Marlins pitcher Tom Koehler allowed four runs.

Jeff Francoeur, who was acquired in a trade the night before, made his Marlins debut with a pinch-hit appearance and legged out an infield hit.Ā