**Jonathan India Proves His Toughness in Royals’ Dominant Road Opener**
MILWAUKEE — Just one day after a frightening collision at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City Royals infielder **Jonathan India** showed why his teammates already consider him indispensable.
The newly acquired sparkplug wasted no time making an impact in Monday’s **11-1 rout** of the Brewers, going **3-for-5 with 2 RBIs** as the Royals’ leadoff hitter. His performance came less than 24 hours after a **violent outfield collision** with teammate Kyle Isbel during Sunday’s game against Cleveland—an incident that left both players shaken but, remarkably, unharmed.
**By the Numbers:**
**3 hits** in debut as road leadoff hitter
**2 RBIs** in KC’s highest-scoring game this season
**.412 BA** since joining Royals (7-for-17)
India’s resilience earned instant respect in the clubhouse. **”I’ve never seen anything like it,”** said Royals captain Salvador Perez. **”He might be the toughest player I’ve ever met. To bounce back like that? Unreal.”**
The 2021 NL Rookie of the Year has quickly become the **heartbeat** of Kansas City’s revamped lineup. His sixth-inning RBI single Monday sparked a 7-run explosion that buried Milwaukee—proving why GM J.J. Picollo traded for the former Reds standout this winter.
**Why This Matters:**
• India’s **.412 OBP** sets the table for Witt Jr. & Pasquantino
• His **defensive versatility** (2B/3B/LF) solves multiple roster needs
• The “**warrior mentality**” Perez described is already contagious
**Up Next:**
With the Royals (5-2) riding their best start in years, India’s next test comes Tuesday against Brewers ace **Freddy Peralta**. If Monday was any indication, this **$8 million offseason gamble** might be Kansas City’s smartest move.
*One game into their first road trip, two things are clear: The Royals’ offense is explosive—and Jonathan India plays with a fearlessness that could redefine this franchise.*
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