Royals Game Preview: September 7
The Royals have just two road trips left, with visits to each A.L. Central opponent. The division tour kicks off tonight in Chicago with a 7:10 start. Tonight’s game is on FOX Sports Kansas City and the Royals Radio Network. (Saturday’s 3:05 start will be on the FOX Network.) Here are the lineups:
Kansas City:
Cain – CF, Escobar – SS, Gordon – LF, Butler – DH, Perez – C, Moustakas – 3B, Francoeur – RF, Hosmer – 1B, Giavotella – 2B, Mendoza – RHP
Chicago:
De Aza – CF, Lopez – 3B, Wise – LF, Konerko – 1B, Rios – RF, Pierzynski – C, Viciedo – DH, Ramirez – SS, Beckham – 2B, Liriano – LHP
Royals Game Notes (PDF file): Game_138_at_Chicago
Royals Trivia Fact: KC’s pitching staff went over the 1,000 strikeout plateau on Thursday. This is the seventh time that KC pitchers have recorded 1,000+ strikeouts in a season and the fifth straight year. The other years: 1990, 1991, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The club record is 1,153 in 2009.
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