Game 1 of the series between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers will be one of the toughest pitching matchups the Royals have seen in a while, with Justin Verlander on the mound for the Tigers facing off against Luis Mendoza. The Royals will have their hands full, with the Tigers putting out a strong hitting lineup on Tuesday as well.
Here are the starting lineups for the Royals and Tigers for Tuesday night:
Kansas City Royals:
1. Jarrod Dyson CF
2. Alcides Escobar SS
3. Alex Gordon LF
4. Billy Butler DH
5. Salvador Perez C
6. Mike Moustakas 3B
7. Jeff Francoeur RF
8. Eric Hosmer 1B
9. Johnny Giavotella 2B
Luis Mendoza P
Detroit Tigers:
1. Austin Jackson CF
2. Andy Dirks RF
3. Miguel Cabrera 3B
4. Prince Fielder 1B
5. Delmon Young DH
6. Alex Avila C
7. Jhonny Peralta SS
8. Omar Infante 2B
9. Quintin Berry LF
Justin Verlander P
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