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The Royals lead the series 2-1, but the Mets have some confidence back after a big 9-3 win in Game Three. Let's see how the Royals respond. Here's how Manager Ned Yost lines up his hitters against left-handed rookie Steven Matz.
SS Alcides Escobar
2B Ben Zobrist
CF Lorenzo Cain
1B Eric Hosmer
3B Mike Moustakas
C Salvador Perez
LF Alex Gordon
RF Alex Rios
P Chris Young
No Royals hitter has ever faced Matz, who has made just six Major League starts this year. The Royals are 31-27 against left-handed starting pitchers this year, but have hit them nearly as well as right-handers, going .272/.323/.406 against southpaws compared to .266/.321/.416 against right-handers.
Here is how Manager Terry Collins lines up his Mets against right-hander Chris Young.
RF Curtis Granderson
3B David Wright
2B Daniel Murphy
CF Yoenis Cespedes
1B Lucas Duda
C Travis d'Arnaud
LF Michael Conforto
SS Wilmer Flores
P Steven Matz
Yoenis Cespedes is 1-for-12 with a double and a walk lifetime against Chris Young. David Wright 1-for-10 with three walks. Curtis Granderson is 0-for-3 with a walk. Daniel Murphy is 0-for-3 with two walks. Lucas Duda and Travis d'Arnaud are both hitless in one trip against Young, while Wilmer Flores walked in his only appearance.
First pitch is at 7:15 CT on FOX.