Johnny Cueto's Season Debut with Angels

Johnny Cueto made his season debut for the Los Angeles Angels against the Kansas City Royals, stepping up due to injuries in the Angels' starting rotation. Despite a solid performance where he allowed three runs over 6.1 innings, Cueto was outshined by Royals' pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who led Kansas City to a 3-0 victory. Cueto, previously a key player in the Royals' 2015 World Series win, received a warm ovation from the Kansas City crowd. The Angels had called him up from Triple-A Salt Lake, where he had shown improvement after a challenging stint with the Texas Rangers' minor league team. With this game, Cueto continues his 17-year major league career, bringing veteran experience to the Angels' young pitching staff.