The Royals begin a series against the in-state rival Cardinals on Friday, and a former Royal is the headline regarding the lineups.
Carlos Beltran wasn't expected to be in Friday's lineup after missing Thursday with a stomach virus, but he indeed will be playing in St. Louis on Friday, as listed in the announced lineups.
Here is the Royals lineup:
1. Alex Gordon, LF
2. Chris Getz, 2B
3. Eric Hosmer, 1B
4. Jeff Francoeur, RF
5. Mike Moustakas, 3B
6. Brayan Pena, C
7. Alcides Escoba, SS
8. Jarrod Dyson, CF
9. Vin Mazzaro, P
Here is the Cardinals lineup:
1. Daniel Descalso, 2B
2. Allen Craig, RF
3. Matt Holliday, LF
4. Carlos Beltran, CF
5. David Freese, 3B
6. Yadier Molina, C
7. Matt Adams, 1B
8. Tyler Greene, SS
9. Kyle Lohse, P
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