Royals Game Preview: August 18

Salvador Perez doubled off of the left field wall last night, scoring two to lift KC to a 4-2 win over Chicago.

Tonight, it’s Eric Hosmer Bobblehead night for the first 20,000 fans!  Get here early for the 6:10 start!  The game will be on FOX Sports Kansas City and the Royals Radio Network.

Here are the lineups:

Chicago:  Wise – CF, Youkilis – 3B, Dunn – 1B, Konerko DH, Rios – RF, Viciedo – LF, Ramirez – SS, Flowers – C, Beckham – 2B, Peavy – RHP

Kansas City:  Cain – LF, Escobar – SS, Gordon – LF, Butler – DH, Moustakas – 3B, Francoeur – RF, Hosmer – 1B, Pena – C, Giavotella – 2B, Chen – LHP

and your Royals Game Notes

Royals Trivia Fact:  Perez recorded two doubles in a game for the first time last night.  Three Royals catchers have posted three doubles in a game:  Bob Boone, Tim Spehr and Mike DeFelice.