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