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The Mets makes some changes in the lineup following their Game One loss, sacrificing offense by improving the outfield defense. Here is how Manager Terry Collins lines up his Mets in Game Two against right-hander Johnny Cueto:
RF Curtis Granderson
3B David Wright
2B Daniel Murphy
LF Yoenis Cespedes
1B Lucas Duda
C Travis D'Arnaud
DH Michael Conforto
SS Wilmer Flores
CF Juan Lagares
David Wright is hitting .240/.367/.360 with a home run and five walks in 30 plate appearances. Lucas Duda is hitting .200/.278/.400 with a home run and 10 strikeouts in 18 plate appearances. Daniel Murphy is hitting .176/.263/.176 in 19 plate appearances. Curtis Granderson is 3-for-12 with two home runs and four walks. Juan Lagares is 2-for-12. Wilmer Flores is 1-for-6 with a double. Travis d'Arnaud is 3-for-5 with two doubles. Yoenis Cespedes is 0-for-2.
For the Royals, its the same lineup that Manager Ned Yost has used this entire post-season to great success. Here's how they line up against right-hander Jacob deGrom:
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
No Royals hitters have ever faced Jacob deGrom.
First pitch is on FOX at 7:07 CT.