After splitting a homestand, the Rangers head on the road for the first of several upcoming trips. The Royals are low in the AL Central standings, but they're coming off a sweep of the Indians. The lineups for Friday's series-opener have been announced.
Here is the Rangers lineup:
1. Ian Kinsler 2B
2. Elvis Andrus SS
3. Josh Hamilton CF
4. Adrian Beltre 3B
5. Nelson Cruz RF
6. Michael Young DH
7. David Murphy LF
8. Geovany Soto C
9. Mitch Moreland 1B
Here is the Royals lineup:
1. Alex Gordon LF
2. Alcides Escobar SS
3. Lorenzo Cain CF
4. Billy Butler DH
5. Salvador Perez C
6. Jeff Francoeur RF
7. Eric Hosmer 1B
8. Yuniesky Betancourt 3B
9. Chris Getz 2B
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