clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Rangers Vs. Royals Series Preview: Game Time, TV Schedule And More

The Texas Rangers continue their road trip with a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals.

Aug 28, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rangers Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE
Aug 28, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rangers Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE

The Texas Rangers started their 10-game road trip on a high note, winning two-of-three in Cleveland thanks to the hot bat of Adrien Beltre and the incredible debut of top-prospect Jurickson Profar. The Rangers now head to Kansas City for a four-game series against the Royals, looking to build upon their American League best 79-54 record.

The Royals have struggled for most of the season and are coming off a four wins in their past six games, losing a double-header against Minnesota on Saturday.

Probable pitchers for the series:

Monday, Sept. 3: RHP Yu Darvish (13-9, 4.31) takes on LHP Bruce Chen (10-10, 5.13) on Monday. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. CT with coverage on FSSW and ESPN Radio.

Tuesday, Sept. 4: LHP Matt Harrison (15-8, 3.30) faces RHP Jeremy Guthrie (3-3, 3.86).; first pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. CT, coverage on FSSW and ESPN Radio.

Wednesday, Sept. 5: RHP Ryan Dempster (4-1, 4.58) goes up against LHP Will Smith (4-7, 5.45); first pitch is set for 7:10 p.m CT with coverage on FSSW and ESPN Radio.

Thursday, Sept. 6: RHP Scott Feldman (6-11, 5.01) looks to rebound against RHP Luke Hochevar (7-13, 5.34); first pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. CT with coverage on FSSW, MLB Network and ESPN Radio.

For more on the Rangers, visit Lone Star Ball. To see what's going on with the Indians, go to Let's Go Tribe. For happenings all around the league, check out Baseball Nation

Photographs by jamesbrandon, jdtornow, phlezk, flygraphix, mcdlttx, tomasland, and literalbarrage used in background montage under Creative Commons. Thank you.