The Royals are on the cusp off starting off their 2012 season with 10 straight home losses. Ouch. On Monday night, they'll square off with the Toronto Blue Jays looking to avoid such a fate.
Here are the starting lineups.
Kansas City:
1. Chris Getz, second base, L
2. Alex Gordon, left field, L
3. Billy Butler, designated hitter, R
4. Eric Hosmer, first base, L
5. Jeff Francoeur, right field, R
6. Mike Moustakas, third base, L
7. Brayan Pena, catcher, S
8. Mitch Maier, center field, L
9. Alcides Escobar, shortstop, R
Toronto:
1. Yunel Escobar, shortstop, R
2. Kelly Johnson, second base, L
3. Jose Bautista, right field, R
4. Edwin Encarnacion, designated hitter, R
5. Brett Lawrie, third base, R
6. Rajai Davis, left field, R
7. Adam Lind, first base, L
8. J.P. Arencibia, catcher, R
9. Colby Rasmus, center field, L
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