Royals Game Preview: August 20

Kansas City wrapped up a 5-1 homestand with a sweep of Chicago yesterday.  Now it’s on to St. Petersburg for a three-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays.  Game one is tonight at 6:10 Central.  Tune in on FOX Sports Kansas City and the Royals Radio Network!

Kansas City lineup:  Dyson – CF, Escobar – SS, Gordon – LF, Butler – DH, Perez – C, Moustakas – 3B, Cain – RF, Hosmer – 1B, Giavotella – 2B, Smith – LHP

Tampa Bay lineup:  Jennings – LF, Upton – CF, Zobrist – DH, Keppinger – 1B, Roberts – 2B, Rodriguez – 3B, Fuld – RF, Lobaton – C, Johnson – SS, Hellickson – RHP

Royals Game Notes (PDF file):  Game_121_vs._TB

Royals Trivia Fact:  Four former Royals currently rank among the top 10 in career saves for Tampa Bay.  Roberto Hernandez, who recorded number 300 with KC, is first for the Rays with 101.  Other former Royals include Lance Carter (seventh), Kyle Farnsworth (ninth) and J.P. Howell (10th).