Rangers Vs. Royals: Friday's Lineups Announced

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