Royals Manager Ned Yost began today’s media conference addressing the upcoming series with the New York Yankees.  When asked about the different look of the Bronx Bombers this season Yost responded, “If you notice their record and where they stand, that’s a very good Yankee team.  They are finding ways to get it done and win ballgames.”

Yost then addressed the performance of Eric Hosmer.  Yost stated that although Hosmer hasn’t produced the power numbers this season, he is swinging the bat really well.  The manager went on to say Hosmer is a player who can hit the ball to all fields, and it won’t be long before he’s putting balls over the fence.

Yost concluded by discussing the recent reshuffling of the Royals batting order.  He stated that often lineup construction is highly overrated, and that the idea is to get your hottest guys as many at-bats as possible during the course of a game.  While the Royals showed success in the new lineup last night, Yost stated that it won’t change what anybody does or how they approach the plate.  Yost finished by saying, “this team is highly talented, and can having hitting success anywhere in the lineup.”

KC powered its way to a win at Baltimore last night.  Now, the Royals are home for a brief stay vs. New York.  Let’s take a look at the lineups for the 7:10 contest:

Yankees:  Gardner – CF, Can0 – 2B, Wells – LF, Hafner – DH, Suzuki – RF, Nix – SS, Overbay – 1B, Nelson – 3B, Stewart – C, Hughes – RHP

Royals:  Escobar – SS, Cain – RF, Gordon – LF, Butler – DH,  Hosmer – 1B, Perez – C, Moustakas – 3B, Johnson – 2B, Dyson – CF, Davis – RHP

Royals Game Notes (PDF file):  Game #32 vs NYY.1

Trivia Fact:  Yankees reliever Vidal Nuno attended Baker University in nearby Baldwin City, Kan.

The Royals wrap up a brief road trip tonight in Baltimore. Here are the lineups for the 6:05 Central start:

Royals lineup:  Escobar – SS, Cain – CF, Gordon – LF,  Butler – DH, Hosmer – 1B, Perez – C, Moustakas – 3B, Francoeur – RF, Getz – 2B, Guthrie – RHP

Orioles lineup: McLouth – LF, Machado – 3B, Markakis – RF,  Jones – CF, Davis – 1B, Wieters – C, Hardy – SS,  Flaherty – 2B, Reimold – DH, Garcia – RHP

Royals Notes (PDF file): Game_31_Baltimore

Royals Trivia Fact:  Jeremy Guthrie takes his 17-start unbeaten streak into Camden Yards tonight, where he is a visitor for the first time.  The former Oriole made three Opening Day starts for Baltimore.

The Royals continue a three-game set at Camden Yards tonight. Luis Mendoza takes the mound in a 6:05 Central start.

Here’s a look at the lineups:

Royals:  Gordon – LF, Escobar – SS, Butler – DH, Hosmer – 1B, Cain – RF, Moustakas – 3B, Johnson – 2B, Kottaras – C, Dyson – CF, Mendoza – RHP

Orioles:  McLouth – LF, Machado 3B, Markakis – DH, Jones – CF, Davis – 1B, Wieters – C, Hardy – SS, Flaherty – 2B, Dickerson – RF, Tillman – RHP

Royals Game Notes (PDF file):  Game_30_Baltimore

KC opens a three-game set at Baltimore tonight, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:05 Central.

Here’s a look at the lineups:

Royals:  Gordon – LF, Escobar – SS, Butler – DH, Hosmer – 1B, Cain – CF, Francoeur – RF, Perez – C, Tejada – 3B, Johnson – 2B, Santana – RHP

Orioles:  McLouth – LF, Machado – 3B, Markakis – RF, Jones – CF, Davis – 1B, Wieters – C, Hardy – SS, Flaherty – 2B, Reimold – DH, Chen – LHP

Royals Game Notes (PDF file):  Game_29_Baltimore

Royals Trivia Fact:  Current Royals Bruce Chen, Jeremy Guthrie and Miguel Tejada all played for Baltimore.  Chen won a career-high 13 games in 2005 while Guthrie served as Baltimore’s Opening Day starter on three occasions.  Tejada set a club record with 150 RBI in 2004.

Please check @Royals on Twitter for today’s lineup! We hope you can catch the game – either in person, on FSKC or on the Royals Radio Network as James Shields faces Chris Sale and the Sox at 1:10.