MESA, Ariz. (AP) – Stephen Vogt hit a pair of home runs and drove in four and the Oakland Athletics beat a Kansas City Royals split squad 6-4 on Monday.

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.

“Except for the one mistake to Moustakas he looked outstanding,” Vogt said of Hahn, making his first appearance of the spring. “I had the pleasure of facing him a few days ago and he didn’t help my confidence.”

Josh Reddick added two hits and a RBI and Jed Lowrie added a pair of hits for the A’s.