The Royals continue a West Coast road trip with a four-game series in Seattle, which begins tonight. They've lost nine of 13 since the All-Star break, including three of four against the Mariners in Kansas City less than two weeks ago. Lineups for Thursday's series-opener have been announced.
Here is the Royals lineup:
1. Alex Gordon LF
2. Alcides Escobar SS
3. Lorenzo Cain CF
4. Billy Butler DH
5. Mike Moustakas 3B
6. Salvador Perez C
7. Jeff Francoeur RF
8. Eric Hosmer 1B
9. Yuniesky Betancourt 2B
Here is the Mariners lineup:
1. Dustin Ackley 2B
2. Michael Saunders CF
3. Casper Wells LF
4. John Jaso DH
5. Kyle Seager 3B
6. Mike Carp 1B
7. Miguel Olivo C
8. Carlos Peguero RF
9. Brendan Ryan SS
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