Fri 2/22/13 7:41 PM

David Lough made a strong statement in the Royals' spring training opener on Friday, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base. Lough is attempting to earn a spot on the roster as a reserve outfielder, and certainly took a step in the right direction Friday. His RBI single came with two-outs in the ninth inning, increasing the Royals lead to 5-3 at the time. If he found his way into everyday at bats, he has the ability to swipe 20 or more bases.