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The Royals have been on a roll, outscoring opponents 19-2 over their last 20 innings dating back to the rally in the eighth inning of Game Four of the ALDS against Houston. Their only mistake has been one hanging pitch to Luis Valbuena, and they have shut out opponents otherwise. The Royals offense has been clicking, scoring nearly a run per inning. Can they keep it up today against David Price?
Here is how John Gibbons lines up his Blue Jays against right-handed pitcher Yordano Ventura:
LF Ben Revere
3B Josh Donaldson
RF Jose Bautista
DH Edwin Encarnacion
1B Chris Colabello
SS Troy Tulowitzki
C Russell Martin
CF Kevin Pillar
2B Ryan Goins
Encarnacion gets the start despite re-injuring his index finger last night. He is 1-for-3 in his career against Yordano Ventura with two walks. Jose Bautista is 3-for-5 with a home run. Josh Donaldson is 1-for-6 with a home run, walk, and strikeout. Chris Colabello is 1-for-6 with three strikeouts. Ben Revere is hitless in four trips, Kevin Pillar hitless in three, and Ryan Goins hitless in two.
Ned Yost's group has been on a tear lately. Here's how they line up against left-hander David Price:
SS Alcides Escobar
2B Ben Zobrist
CF Lorenzo Cain
1B Eric Hosmer
DH Kendrys Morales
3B Mike Moustakas
C Salvador Perez
LF Alex Gordon
RF Alex Rios
Alex Rios has had the most career success against Price in his career, hitting .400/. 455/.800 with two home runs, four doubles, and a triple in 33 plate appearances. Kendrys Morales has had less success, hitting .238/.274/.238 in 22 plate appearances. Lorenzo Cain is 4-for-11 with a home run. Ben Zobrist is 2-for-6 with a double. Alex Gordon is 3-for-14 with a double. Eric Hosmer is 2-for-11. Salvador Perez is 3-for-9 with a home run. Alcides Escobar is 2-for 7, Mike Moustakas is 1-for-7.
First pitch is at 3:07 on Fox Sports 1.