 The stadium's first event was the 1988 Pizza Hut All-Star Softball game, played in front of 4,700 fans.The Royals played their first spring training game at the ballpark on March 4, 1988, in front of 3,281 who saw them lose 9-7 to the Houston Astros.The Royals also moved their Single A Florida State League affiliate, renamed The Baseball City Royals into the park for the 1988 season.