Mesa, Ariz. ? Royals (ss) 3, Cubs (ss) 2

Eric Hosmer hit a two-run double to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in a game between split squads Monday.

Hosmer’s double in the sixth inning was followed by an RBI single by Salvador Perez.

“As a hitter you feel better and better each day and you feel better in the box,” Hosmer said. “The first couple of days are a little tough just getting timing down. The body feels good and everything feels good at the plate.”

Addison Russell hit his second homer this spring, a two-run shot for the Cubs.

“I took imitative in the offseason and took it pretty serious and stayed in the gym,” he said. “I listened to the body and my swing feels fine. I am not trying to generate more power. It’s the (timing on the) kick or I am barreling the ball more often.”

Royals starter Kris Medlen pitched two innings in his spring debut, striking out three.

Athletics 6, Royals (ss) 4

Stephen Vogt hit a pair of home runs and drove in four, and Oakland beat a Kansas City split squad.

Vogt, who underwent elbow surgery about six weeks ago, had been taking batting practice for a week and has been used exclusively as a designated hitter.

“I haven’t been feeling great so to have a day like that lets me trust the elbow,” Vogt said. “It was good to get extended and take a full swing and not feel any pain.”

Mike Moustakas hit a two-run shot for the Royals, who were limited to four hits by Jesse Hahn, Ryan Madson and five other relievers.