Game LV Thread: The Royals of Kansas City versus the Twins of Minnesota

In a battle between the top two teams in the American League Central--two teams that the computers and most experts thought could well be bringing up the rear in the division--the Royals travel to Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Twins. The Twins currently own the best record in the American League--thanks in large part to recent swoons from both the Royals and Houston Astros--a game better than the visiting Royals.

In the first of a three-game set, the Royals will face K/BB monster Phil Hughes. The Twins get the pleasure of swinging at baseballs thrown by Jason Vargas.

These are the All-Star Royals:

Vargas, #Royals open series against Twins at 7:10 CT on @FSKansasCity, @MLBTV & @610SportsKC. http://t.co/NTMeedf39y pic.twitter.com/y1fvAnUpF0

— #VoteRoyals (@Royals) June 8, 2015

And the Twins will align themselves thusly:

Your @Twins starting lineup as @PJHughes45 takes the mound. First pitch: 7:10pm. Tickets: http://t.co/jGAVzAnTMk pic.twitter.com/xbeXLxJ2h8

— #VoteTwins (@Twins) June 8, 2015