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Kansas City Royals (19-37) @ Texas Rangers (27-27)
Danny Duffy (3-1, 3.12 ERA) vs. Ariel Jurado (1-2, 2.28 ERA)
First pitch- 7:05 CT
Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Quick Hits:
- 3B Cheslor Cuthbert called up from Omaha, Chris Owings designated for assignment.
- IF Kelvin Gutierrez was reinstated from the injured list this afternoon.
- Hunter Dozier has the night off due to right-sided thorax tightness, Cuthbert starts in his place at third.
- In eight starts against Texas, Duffy posts a 3.33 ERA and has struck out 36 in 48.2 innings.
- Martín Maldonado is a career .340 hitter at Globe Life Park. It’s his highest mark among all other ballparks.
Lineup:
Lopez 4
Merrifield 9
Mondesi 6
Gordon 7
Soler DH
Cuthbert 5
O’Hearn 3
Maldonado 2
Hamilton 8
Duffy 1