Game 28: Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals

Minnesota Twins (18-10) @ Kansas City Royals (11-16)

RHP Matt Wisler (0-1, 1.50 ERA) vs. Kris Bubic (0-3, 5.12 ERA)

First pitch - 1:05 p.m. CDT

Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Quick hits:

• Jake Newberry optioned to the Alternate Site, Chance Adams recalled

• Brad Keller will throw Monday against St. Louis, Matt Harvey will go Tuesday

• Bubba Starling gets the start in center field today. He hasn’t started a game since Aug. 4

• Whit Merrifield is slashing .423/.464/.615 over his last seven games with one home run and six RBIs

• Royals pitching staff ranks ninth in baseball with a 4.00 ERA in 227 innings

Today’s lineup: